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Operates legal clinics providing free 30 minute consultations with an attorney on debt and bankruptcy issues. Volunteer bankruptcy lawyers meet individually with debtor clients who are considering or have already applied for bankruptcy as well as those who need assistance with other debt issues. Assists Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 litigants. Clinic attorneys can: - Determine whether the client has a legal problem - Suggest possible options - Help answer papers, summons and requests - Provide appropriate referrals Clinic attorneys are specialized in areas of debt and bankruptcy law. Attorneys CANNOT give advice on criminal legal issues or provide representation on any legal matters. To apply for an appointment: Fill out the online Client Intake Form on website. Those who cannot use the client intake form may call and leave a message with name, phone number, and a brief description of their legal issue.

Provides voluntary confidential mediation to individuals, organizations and communities. Serves as an alternative or compliment to the judicial system, provides professional training in mediation and conflict resolution, and promotes the vital importance of peacefully resolving disputes. Provides assistance with the following issues: -  Neighborhood problems (noise, pets, parking, lawn & garden, property line problems and other nuisances) -  Landlord-tenant issues (deposits, repairs, damages, etc.) -  Real estate or personal property -  Foreclosure mediation -  Business consumer problems (faulty merchandise, refunds, exchanges, etc.) -  Employer/employee grievances -  School problems involving faculty or administration, students or parents -  Family issues such as problems related to divorce and parenting plans -  Other domestic problems not involving violence or other factors that require professional intervention or assistance Does not assist with the following issues: -  Any problem requiring legal assistance, such as filing lawsuits, criminal defenses, will preparation, etc. -  Issues involving drug/alcohol abuse, domestic violence, abuse to children, or issues where one or more parties fears abuse -  Problems where a party cannot speak adequately on their own behalf, although can work with clients who have a case manager

Program offers education and counseling to connect home buyers of all income levels to information and resources needed. Also providing counseling and assistance in linking home buyers to a variety of different down-payment assistance programs and home loans.

Offers financial reviews and education in person, over the phone, or online. Services include: - Credit and debt counseling. - Bankruptcy counseling. - Housing counseling (pre-purchase, foreclosure prevention, and reverse mortgage). - Student loan debt counseling. - Debt management plans. - Credit report reviews. - Foreclosure information. - Tips for first-time veteran and military homebuyers.

Offers families pre- and post-purchase homebuyer education classes with a complete curriculum that includes credit repair, financial literacy, budgeting, mortgage affordability, home maintenance, loan packaging, and loss mitigation. Housing Counselors are bi-lingual in English/Spanish.

Chinese Information and Service Center, Asian Bar Association of Washington, and Asian Counseling and Referral Service partner with the King County Bar Association to provide a free legal clinic. Pro bono attorneys work with staff and volunteer interpreters to give consultation and legal advice around family law, immigration law, landlord-tenant disputes, employment law, and other areas. As of 9/2024, most consults are virtual but in-person appointments may be available if needed (more information provided to clients during intake phone call). Call (206) 957-8544 for an appointment. Appointments are typically Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 PM. International District Legal Clinic Chinese Information and Services Center 611 S Lane St. Seattle, WA 98144

Program offers education and counseling to connect home buyers of all income levels to information and resources needed. Also providing counseling and assistance in linking home buyers to a variety of different down-payment assistance programs and home loans.

InCharge Debt Solutions is a national non-profit credit counseling agency offering confidential budget counseling, debt management, housing counseling, bankruptcy counseling and financial education programs to consumers, including military personnel serving overseas.

Provides education, information, and referral on housing issues, along with financial assistance for homebuyers and homeowners. Services include homebuyer education classes and workshops, financial education, pre- and post-purchase counseling, foreclosure counseling, down payment assistance, renter information, and guidance on maintaining and repairing a home, including home repair loans. Classes are held monthly at Columbia Gorge Community College in Hood River and The Dalles. The program also keeps the public informed about housing trends in the Mid-Columbia region using current statistics.

Provides legal information/advice, assistance and representation for low and moderate income homeowners threatened with foreclosure of their primary residence. Assists with judicial and non-judicial foreclosures.    May provide assistance with: -  Loan modifications (RMA assistance and negotiation with mortgage lender) -  Mediation, which may include referrals and representation -  Litigation

Provides free 45-minute to 1-hour appointments with an attorney for advice on civil legal issues such as: consumer, finance/debt, employment, housing, benefits. Appointments are required. Clinics are currently telephonic. Attorneys at the clinic are not able to provide representation.

Provides comprehensive rental and ownership housing counseling services, certified by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Counseling services address topics of delinquency and landlord/tenant mediation; and financial planning and pre-purchase. Also provides general information about HUD-subsidized programs, insurance and fair housing. Additionally, offers a foreclosure prevention program that combines mortgage, reverse mortgage and pre-foreclosure counseling, stabilization loans and repayment plans, to help low-income families in danger of losing their homes. Rather than being forced into a sale by the mortgage holder and thus forfeiting their equity, program offers borrowers two alternative options: avoiding default by working through a repayment plan to stay in their home, or gaining enough time to sell their homes on their own terms. Provides foreclosure mediation services as part of the Foreclosure Fairness Program.

Operates legal clinics providing free 30 minute consultations with an attorney. Focus is on Korean and Korean-speaking clients. Clinic attorneys can: -  Determine whether the client has a legal problem -  Suggest possible options -  Help answer papers, summons and requests -  Provide appropriate referrals   Neighborhood legal clinic attorneys may not have expertise in all areas of the law, but they will make every attempt to answer questions accurately. Attorneys CANNOT give advice on criminal legal issues or provide representation on any legal matters.

Offers comprehensive financial counseling services including: - Budget and debt management. - Debt repayment strategies. - HUD-approved mortgage, delinquency, and default resolution consolidation. - Home purchase guidance. - Bankruptcy counseling and post-bankruptcy counseling. - Student loan counseling.

Provides direct service programs and resources to individuals and families who seek knowledge, understanding and access to pertinent financial education that result in obtaining home ownership. Includes credit counseling and information. Occurs the 2nd Saturday and Sunday of every month. Homeownership Counseling & Assistance Supports and works with clients, in the South Sound Region, during hardships that could jeopardize home ownership. Processes home foreclosures, loan modifications and mediations. Call during normal office hours to schedule an appointment.

Provides general information about Federal Housing Authority (FHA)-insured mortgages, which usually offer loans with lower interest rates and down-payments than standard mortgages. Monitors appraisals and specifications that must be met in order for a house to be eligible for purchase with an FHA-insured mortgage. Also offers assistance to homeowners with existing FHA-insured mortgages, by providing information and referrals to local HUD-approved housing counseling agencies. Counseling and information covers issues of mortgage delinquency, escrow account analysis, recertification, home repair and energy conservation.

Assist households with the challenges of buying and keeping a home. Offers pre-purchase counseling and education and a down payment assistance loan program.

Hosts a legal clinic specifically designed to address the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and couples. This clinic is run by QLaw Foundation in partnership with the King County Bar Association. The clinic is open to everyone regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. At the clinic, an attorney will meet with clients for 30 minutes and provide individualized legal advice and information. Clinic attorneys will answer questions and provide information in a variety of areas including family law, immigration, debt and bankruptcy, divorce/dissolution, employment discrimination, and transgender legal issues.

Operates legal clinics providing free 30 minute consultations with an attorney at multiple locations across King County. As of 9/2024, most clinics are telephonic, but there may be limited in-person availability in Seattle and Kent. Details will be provided to clients during intake screening. Clinic attorneys can: - Determine whether the client has a legal problem - Suggest possible options - Help answer papers, summons and requests - Provide appropriate referrals Neighborhood Legal Clinic attorneys may not have expertise in all areas of the law, but they will make every attempt to answer questions accurately. Attorneys CANNOT give advice on criminal legal issues or provide representation on any legal matters.

Provides HUD-approved housing counseling services, which include no-cost guidance on buying a home, defaults, foreclosures and credit issues. Offers pre-purchase counseling which helps families identify and overcome barriers to homeownership and refers to programs which assist in overcoming those barriers. Facilitates the 5 hour First-Time Homebuyer Workshop which helps participants understand advantages and disadvantages of homeownership, steps in the process, financing options, the loan qualification and closing processes, and financial planning around purchasing a home.

Assist households with the challenges of buying and keeping a home. Offers pre-purchase counseling and education and a down payment assistance loan program.

Provides multiple helplines for people to speak with experts and get connected to resources regarding financial issues including bankruptcy, credit score improvement, foreclosure, mortgage default/delinquency and debt management for student, credit card, medical and tax-related debt.

Operates a legal clinic providing a free 30-minute consultation with an attorney (60 minutes if an interpreter or other accommodation is needed) Clinic is open to all, but particular focus is on providing culturally-informed legal services in a safe and welcoming environment to individuals who identify as African American or Black. This clinic is staffed primarily by attorneys of color. Clinic attorneys can: -  Determine whether the client has a legal problem -  Suggest possible options -  Help answer papers, summons and requests -  Provide appropriate referrals   Neighborhood Legal Clinic attorneys may not have expertise in all areas of the law, but they will make every attempt to answer questions accurately. Attorneys CANNOT give advice on criminal legal issues or provide representation on any legal matters.

Foreclosure intervention services offered by our HUD Certified Housing Counselors provide critical support to homeowners facing the risk of losing their homes. These services include personalized counseling sessions to assess the homeowner’s financial situation, explore available options, and develop an actionable plan to prevent foreclosure. Housing counselors act as advocates, mediating between homeowners and lenders to negotiate loan modifications, repayment plans, or forbearance agreements. They also provide education on rights and responsibilities, ensuring that homeowners are fully informed about their choices. By addressing the root causes of financial hardship and connecting individuals to additional resources, foreclosure intervention services aim to stabilize families, preserve homeownership, and prevent community displacement.

Provides confidential, free mortgage counseling sessions to help homeowners facing foreclosure understand their options. Counselors discuss available options for curing a client's delinquent home loan and creating an action plan for successful home ownership.    Assists with multiple issues including:   -  Short sales -  Modifications -  Repayment plans -  Deed-in-lieu of foreclosure -  Forbearance   -  Bankruptcy