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Enforces state anti-discrimination laws in the following areas: - Employment - Housing & Real Estate Housing - Places of Public Accommodation - Credit & Insurance Those who feel discriminated against may file a complaint within six months of the occurrence of the act, or one year in cases of alleged housing discrimination.

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

Offers legal representation in cases with a likelihood of success in establishing positive legal precedents that will affect lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people (LGBT) and people with HIV or AIDS.   Pursues litigation in all areas of the law that affect LGBT individuals and people with HIV/AIDS, including: -  Marriage & Family -  Workplace equality and employment discrimination -  Immigration -  Health Care, including discrimination and breach of confidentiality -  Fair Courts -  Government and police misconduct   Provides targeted advocacy and outreach for: -  Teens & Young Adults -  Transgender individuals -  Seniors -  Those with HIV or AIDS -  Latinos -  Those experiencing discrimination rooted in intersecting identities such as race or class   Offers resources, publications and information about related issues when unable to provide representation and to support self-advocacy.

Supports civil rights legislation and opposes racial discrimination.  Ensures that all students have access to an equal and high-quality education by eliminating racial and ethnic disparities.  Also works to combat discrimination in the areas of housing, employment and health care. Empowers African Americans and people of color by increasing awareness and participation in the electoral process.

Supports civil rights legislation and opposes racial discrimination. Investigates civil rights complaints and may refer to the proper agency/authority/attorney to handle the complaint. Participates in arbitration, mediation and other dispute resolution involving civil rights issues. Is not law firm, does not have a staff of attorneys and does not give legal advice.

The ACLU-WA participates in "impact litigation" designed to protect civil rights and civil liberties for large numbers of Washington residents. Does NOT typically provide legal representation to individual complainants and is not a general legal services provider. Through the Information and Referral Program (IRP), DOES provide: - "Know your rights" and legal self-help literature - Referrals to appropriate agencies and organizations In some areas of ACLU emphasis, is able to provide limited advocacy or more specialized advice. The ACLU is particularly active in the following issue areas: - Freedom of expression and freedom of religion - Police practices and accountability - Student rights, school discipline, and education issues - LGBTQ issues - Voting rights - Houseless issues - Sentencing reform - Health Care - Technology and Privacy

Supports civil rights legislation and opposes racial discrimination.  Ensures that all students have access to an equal and high-quality education by eliminating racial and ethnic disparities.  Also works to combat discrimination in the areas of housing, employment and health care. Empowers African Americans and people of color by increasing awareness and participation in the electoral process.

Works in committee to claim unpaid wages and improve the situation of workers living and working in King County, Washington.   Organizes public campaigns, submits complaints to Labor & Industries, and refers cases to attorneys.

Through a partnership with the Whatcom Civil Rights Project, this program provides legal assistance and advocacy to people who have experienced discrimination and civil rights violations.

This is a partner legal clinic operated by the Federal Bar Association for the Western District of Washington. King County Bar Association schedules clients for appointments for this clinic. Provides a free 30 minute consultation with an attorney on federal civil rights legal issues. *Most appointments via telephone with limited in-person availability in Seattle. Legal Clinic Schedulers will provide clients with more information during the intake process* Prioritizes clients with issues such as - Inmates receiving inadequate medical care or inadequate counsel as well as other inadequate conditions of confinement - Employment discrimination - Sexual harassment - Cases involving police misconduct Also advises individuals on issues such as - Americans with Disabilities Act - Discrimination based on any protected class - Discrimination related to race or gender - Prisoner rights and/or prison mistreatment - Excessive force - Search and seizure - Free speech - Voting rights - Gun rights - Title II Housing - Unlawful sentence - Ineffective assistance of counsel (In a criminal case ONLY- where an attorney's mistakes were the reason you lost your case) - Existing cases in federal court Clinic attorneys can do the following: - Determine whether the client has a legal problem - Suggest possible options - Help answer papers, summons and requests - Provide appropriate referrals Clinic attorneys have expertise in civil rights law. Attorneys CANNOT give advice on criminal legal issues or provide representation on any legal matters.

Advocacy-based counseling related to sexual harassment, rape, violence, or abuse.

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.

Supports civil rights legislation and opposes racial discrimination.  Ensures that all students have access to an equal and high-quality education by eliminating racial and ethnic disparities.  Also works to combat discrimination in the areas of housing, employment and health care. Empowers African Americans and people of color by increasing awareness and participation in the electoral process.

Supports civil rights legislation and opposes racial discrimination.  Ensures that all students have access to an equal and high-quality education by eliminating racial and ethnic disparities.  Also works to combat discrimination in the areas of housing, employment and health care. Empowers African Americans and people of color by increasing awareness and participation in the electoral process.

Counsels, mediates and advocates on behalf of Muslims who have experienced religious discrimination, defamation or hate crimes. Also provides referrals, if necessary, to attorneys who can assist with workplace, immigration or school discrimination as well as other forms of discrimination.

Provides MEDIATION services only. Does NOT mediate dissolutions (divorce) or child custody matters. Does NOT offer any legal advice. Parties voluntarily negotiate the settlement of their disputes with an impartial third party. The parties decide the outcome of the mediation, rather than a judge or arbitrator. The mediator serves to guide the process, mediators are second- and third-year law students under the supervision of law faculty. Typical mediation cases include: - Buyer/Seller - Real Estate Issues - Consumer/Business - Co-workers - Employer/Employee - Housemates/Roommates - Landlord/Tenant - Neighbors - Student/Staff - General Civil Litigation

Investigates and resolves complaints regarding discrimination or discriminatory harassment in employment, contracting, places of public accommodation, and housing occurring within the city of Seattle. The Fair Employment Practices Ordinance of Seattle prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, gender identity, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical, mental, or sensory), the use of a guide dog, sexual orientation, ancestry, political ideology, creed, marital status, genetic information and veteran status.    The Unfair Housing Practices Ordinance of Seattle prohibits discrimination in housing based on : -  Age -  Race -  Color -  National origin -  Ancestry   -  Religion -  Gender -  Sexual orientation -  Political ideology -  Marital status -  Parental status -  Disability -  Veteran status -  Creed -  Use of a service animal   -  Criminal History (use of background check prohibited) -  Source of income (includes use of Section 8 voucher and public benefits)   Discrimination related to AIDS/HIV is prohibited under the disabilities provisions of Seattle ordinances and state law. This includes people who have or are perceived to have AIDS.    Ordinances for Landlord/Tenants also include: -  Screening criteria must be provided to tenants -  Units must be rented to first applicant that submits a completed application unless there is a legitimate denial reason -  When denied, written notice that includes registry of denial basis must be provided to tenants    The Public Accommodations Ordinance of Seattle prohibits discrimination in any public accommodation based on race, color, gender identity, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, women breastfeeding in public, use of a trained guide or service dog, or the presence of any disability (sensory, mental, physical, or veteran status).   The Fair Contracting Ordinance of Seattle prohibits discrimination in contracting based on race, color sex, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, political ideology, age, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, or the presence of any disability (sensory, mental or physical. )   These laws also protect against harassment and retaliation due to involvement in a discrimination complaint. Advance notice needed for an interpreter.

Investigates complaints of discrimination in employment for employers with eight or more employees located in unincorporated King County, and for employees of King County government and contractors with King County.  It is against the law to discriminate because of a person's race, color, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, ancestry, national origin or disability.

Offers legal representation for issues that affect large numbers of women or set legal precedents in the Pacific Northwest. Services are available only for selected cases in areas such as:   Discrimination in employment: -  Employment discrimination or other adverse employment actions against survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking -  Refusal of employer to provide leave to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking -  Change in terms of employment based on status as a parent or caregiver -  Change in terms of employment based on pregnancy -  Employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity/expression   Discrimination in schools, including athletic equity and schools' mishandling of sexual harassment or sexual assault.   Family law: -  Discrimination against DV survivors by CPS: Children removed from a parent's care based on allegations that the parent failed to protect children from domestic violence by the other parent -  Refusal of court to order abuser to surrender weapons in a DV Protection Order case or appeals filed by an abuser ordered to surrender weapons -  Abusive litigation against survivors of domestic violence -  Alleged father seeks parental rights for a child conceived as a result of sexual assault -  Parental rights terminated due to parent's incarceration   Nonconsensual pornography AKA "revenge porn": Cases in which private, intimate images of a person are distributed without her or his consent   Anti-LGBTQ discrimination, such as: -  Unfavorable treatment of LGBTQ parents in family law cases -  Denial of insurance coverage for transgender persons  Denial of access to health care, including: -  Reproductive health care, including abortion, contraception, or emergency contraception -  Health care for LGBTQ patients -  Health care or other services for incarcerated women

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.

Supports civil rights legislation and opposes racial discrimination.  Ensures that all students have access to an equal and high-quality education by eliminating racial and ethnic disparities.  Also works to combat discrimination in the areas of housing, employment and health care. Empowers African Americans and people of color by increasing awareness and participation in the electoral process.

Enforces the federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. The act: -  Gives an employee returning from active duty military service or training the right to be reemployed to the same position they left (or a like position for which they are qualified) with the same benefits. -  Prohibits discrimination against individuals because of their service. -  Applies to all employers, public and private.

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.

Supports civil rights legislation and opposes racial discrimination.  Ensures that all students have access to an equal and high-quality education by eliminating racial and ethnic disparities.  Also works to combat discrimination in the areas of housing, employment and health care. Empowers African Americans and people of color by increasing awareness and participation in the electoral process.

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.