Legal Aid
Legal aid includes free or low-cost lawyers, legal clinics, and court navigation that help people resolve civil issues such as eviction, benefits access, immigration, and consumer debt. These advocates protect residents’ rights and help keep families housed, safe, and financially stable.
News related to Legal Aid
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Supporting Immigrant Communities with Expert Legal Services
For over 40 years, Catholic Community Services (CCS) has supported immigrant and refugee communities in Western Washington. Their Catholi...
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Health Care and US Immigration Enforcement: What providers need to know
Recent changes in U.S. immigration enforcement are posing challenges for health care providers who serve all patients, regardless of thei...
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VA claims are moving faster—advocacy ensures they’re done right
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has improved the speed of processing disability claims, reducing the backlog from 264,000 to 112,...
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State disciplines health care providers (02-11-2026)
The Washington State Department of Health has announced disciplinary actions against several health care providers. In Clark County, assi...
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Massage therapist in King County suspended due to sexual misconduct
State health officials have suspended the license of King County massage therapist Jason Senat pending further legal action due to allega...
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State legislature update
The 2026 state legislative session is progressing quickly, with several significant bills under consideration that could affect tenants, ...
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Stability, safety, and well-being for all
At MSC, the mission is to provide essential services and safety-net programs for individuals and families in the community, focusing on r...
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State disciplines health care providers (02-06-2026)
The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions against various health care providers and denied several credent...
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The credential of a King County massage therapist has been suspended due to sexual misconduct
State health officials have suspended the license of King County massage therapist Matthew McQuain pending further legal action. McQuain ...
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Meet our new board members
ELAP welcomes four new members to its Board of Directors: Heather Bresnahan from Auctane, Brad Goergen from HomeStreet Bank, Rekha Thomas...
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Keeping guns out of the hands of abusers
A significant ruling from Washington’s Court of Appeals has changed how trial courts handle gun surrender in domestic violence cases. The...
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Sexual assault survivors deserve care, safety and support — without fear
Sexual assault survivors deserve care, safety, and support without fear of deportation or family separation, according to KCSARC. The org...
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Los sobrevivientes de abuso sexual merecen cuidado, seguridad y apoyo, sin miedo
Survivors of sexual abuse deserve safety, healing, and justice. Recently, immigration enforcement agencies have increasingly used sexual ...
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Seattle Kraken honor Yousri Omar as a Hero of the deep
Yousri Omar, a board member of Mary’s Place and dedicated supporter, was honored as a Hero of the Deep during a Seattle Kraken hockey gam...
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State disciplines health care providers (01-28-2026)
The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions against several health care providers. In Benton County, Travis ...
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Join Us for Free: ECHO Autism Symposium 2026
Join the ECHO Autism Symposium 2026 for a free, full-day virtual event aimed at enhancing autism services, access, care, and advocacy thr...
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TOOLKIT: Support Survivors of Sexual Violence (SB 6017)
Legislation SB 6017 has been introduced in Washington state to enhance protections for survivors of sexual violence. The bill, shaped by ...
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Saathi, IACS’s Companion in Crisis
Meghna’s story illustrates the hidden violence faced by many immigrant women, rooted in societal norms that dictate their behavior. Raise...
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Meet board member Tasha Murphy
Tasha Murphy, a senior research scientist at the University of Washington, emphasizes the link between emotional distress and physical pa...
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Here’s how to see attorney and agent fees paid by VA
Beginning this month, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will publicly disclose the amounts it pays to VA-accredited attorneys and c...
Events for Legal Aid
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Social Services Community Connection
Join the Social Services Community Connection event on Feb. 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the South Park Neighborhood Center, located...
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East King County Family Resource Center - Information and Assistance Services - Cantonese and Mandarin Speaking
The East King County Family Resource Center will host an Information and Assistance Services event for Cantonese and Mandarin speakers on...
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Community Resource Fair
Join the Community Resource Fair on February 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Tukwila Library, located at 14380 Tukwila Internation...
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Small Claims Program Training
Join the Dispute Resolution Center of King County for a Small Claims Program Training on March 18, 2026, at 9 a.m. This informative sessi...
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ECHO Autism Symposium 2026
Join us for the ECHO Autism Symposium 2026, a free, full-day virtual event on Zoom, taking place on April 2, 2026. This symposium is desi...
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Free Legal Clinic
The Free Legal Clinic will be held on April 8 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at El Centro de la Raza, located at 2524 16th Ave S in Seattle. Atten...
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Free Legal Clinic
Join the Free Legal Clinic on April 8 from 4 to 8 p.m. at El Centro de la Raza, located at 2524 16th Ave S, Seattle, WA. This event, host...
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Free Legal Clinic
The Latino/o Bar Association of Washington (LBAW), in collaboration with the King County Bar Association and El Centro de la Raza, will h...