Local Resources
This page contains legal and non-legal resources in the following areas:
Housing Resources
Eviction Defense Screening Line
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For eviction cases in court
855.657.8387
Tenants Union of Washington
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Housing justice through education, organizing and advocacy
206.319.0009
Spokane Housing Authority
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For tenants' rights
509.328.2953
SNAP East (500 S. Stone: inside East Central Community Center)
Counseling and services for:
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Home buying
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Foreclosure Prevention
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Home Repair
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Homeless Services
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Rides to medical appointments
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Business Loans
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Credit Building
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Energy Conservation
509.456.7627 www.snapwa.org
Victim Resources
Lutheran Community Services
Organization that assists with behavioral health, crime victim services, family services
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Court advocacy
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Protection Orders
509.747.8224 www.lcsnw.org
Crime Check
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Call this number if there is a believed crime, non-emergent
509.456.2233
YWCA
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Comprehensive support for survivors of domestic violence
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Shelter
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Legal staff/advocacy
Hotline: 509.326.2255 Office: 509.326.1190 ywcaspokane.org
Mujeres in Action
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Advocacy for survivors of domestic violence
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Housing resources
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Interpreters available
509.869.0876 miaspokane.org
Cricket-Safe Connections
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Allows you to remove yourself from a phone plan with an abuser
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Can provide other lifeline resources if qualified
cricketwireless.com
Vine-Protective Order
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Search for sex offenders
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Check custody and protection order status
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Can speak to an advocate online
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Find service providers
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877.846.3492 vinelink.vineapps.com/state/WA/ENGLISH
SRT Services
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Free programs for survivors of abortion, miscarriage/stillbirth, and sexual assault
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6-8 week programs
SRTservices.org
Elder Law Resources
Gonzaga Law School: Elder Law
Legal aid for:
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Low-income persons 60 years of age and older (Spokane County residents)
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Low-income taxpayers (250% of the Federal poverty level) with tax problems before the Internal Revenue Service and the United States Tax Court
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Wills and Estate Law, Probate
509.313.5791 www.gonzaga.edu
Washington Probate
Online self-help resource to handle probate, wills and estate cases
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Free consultation with an attorney
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Provides court forms
Wa-probate.org
Youth/Family Resources
Team Child
Supports at risk youth with:
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Counseling
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Schooling
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Juvenile Court
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Health Care
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Housing and employment
509.323.1166 Teamchild.org
Spokane Fatherhood Initiative
Free legal aid organization geared for single fathers
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Legal workshops
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Parenting Classes
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Reentry program
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Appointments with legal professionals
509.293.9090 spofi.org
Carl Maxey Center, Sandy Williams Justice Center
Cultural Center in Spokane, free legal aid
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Civil Rights, Discrimination
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Housing
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Employment
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Family Law
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Civil Law
509.557.0179 www.carlmaxeycenter.org
Frontier Behavioral Health
Assistance for caregivers:
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Family therapy
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Case Management
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Parent support and education
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Maintain family cohesiveness
509.458.7450 (option 4) www.fbhwa.org
Northwest Justice Project
Legal aid for:
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Housing
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Family safety
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Predatory lending
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Discrimination
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Disabilities
509.324.9128 www.nwjustice.org
Northwest Mediation Center
Mediation for:
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Consumer Issues
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Disputes with Small Businesses
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Divorce
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Elder Law Issues
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Landlord/Tenant
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Parenting Plans/Residential Schedules
509.456.0103 www.nwmediationcenter.com
Legal Council for Youth and Children
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Virtual non-profit
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Meant to meet individuals out in the community
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Child welfare
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Juvenile Court
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Homelessness
206.494.0323 lcycwa.org
Inland Northwest Behavioral Health
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Teen Mental Health
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Group Therapy
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Case Management
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Medication
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Inpatient Care
509.934.4070 inlandnorthwestbh.com
McKinney Vento
Resources for children experiencing homelessness
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Food Bank
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Education
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Mental Health
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Transportation
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Coordination with child's school
Spokane Area McKinney-Vento Contacts | Spokane Public Schools
Better Health
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Food Bank
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Housing
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Childcare
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Education and Employment
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Substance Abuse aid
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Medical
betterhealthtogether.org
Akin
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Family Wellness
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Behavioral Health
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Early Learning
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Holistic approach to family life
https://akinfamily.org/services/
Communities in Schools
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Connecting students with services to thrive at home and in school
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Site coordinators at schools
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Local resources and partners
https://www.communitiesinschools.org/
Catholic Charities (Eastern Washington)
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Multiple programs to assist children and families in need. Some are listed below.
Prepares
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Support for families from pregnancy to 5 years old
https://www.preparesforlife.org/about
Rising Strong
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Support for parents and children
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Parenting aid
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Health/Recovery
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Education/Recreation
https://www.cceasternwa.org/risingstrong
St. Margarets Shelter
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Emergency and transitional housing
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Case management
https://www.cceasternwa.org/stmargarets
Criminal Law Resources
Revive Center
Organization focused on individuals reentering the world after prison
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Peer led
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Coaching
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Housing
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Family Law
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Legal Aid
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Employment
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Behavioral Health
509.631.2506 Rc4rc.org
Way to Justice
Support for post-conviction, through clinics and leadership
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Support for wrongful convictions and racial justice
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Vacate convictions
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Drivers Relicensing
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Financial relief
509.822.7514 www.thewaytojustice.com
Criminal Record Sealing Clinic
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Free legal clinic to seal juvenile records and vacate adult records
criminalrecordsclinic@gmail.com
Public Defenders Office
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Representation for those who cannot afford private attorneys
509.477.4246
Consumer/Labor Resources
Moderate Means Program
Legal aid for:
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Individuals who make too much for legal assistance programs
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Family Law
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Housing Law
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Civil Law
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Consumer Law
www.gonzaga.edu
Unemployment Law Project
Helps individuals fight unemployment through direct representation and telephone helpline.
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Discrimination
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Termination
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Training
509.624.9178 Unemploymentlawproject.org
Department of Labor
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Call here for labor violations
1.866.487.2365
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
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Workplace discrimination
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Sexual Harassment in workplace
1.800.669.4000
Labor and Industries (L&I)
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Workplace discrimination
1.800.4223.7233
Self-help/Court Resources
Spokane County Bar Association Online Lawyer Referral Service
Search for Spokane-area attorneys in private practice charging regular attorney fees
https://www.spokanebar.org/Online-Referral-Service/
Family Court Facilitator's Office
Provides information regarding family law forms, will review completed forms before filing
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Located in Superior Courthouse, Room 202
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Can pick up packets for protection orders
Washington Law Help
Information on:
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Family and Safety
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Housing
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Money/Debt
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Crime, traffic, and ID
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Seniors
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Public benefits
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Forms help Try the tutorial!
www.washingtonlawhelp.org
Washington Courts
A new online resource for those without lawyers
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Find legal help
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Language access
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Tribal courts
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Find forms
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Court records
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Video resources
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and more
https://www.courts.wa.gov/self-help/
Other VLP's
Benton Franklin Legal Aid
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Family law
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Bankruptcy
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Immigration
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Social security
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Estate planning
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Landlord tenant
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Protection orders
bflegalaid.org
Sound Legal Aid
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Family law and SA victim support
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Counties- Thurston, Mason, Lewis, Pacific, and Grays Harbor