Find Legal Aid in Olympia, WA: Free Legal Help for Low-Income Residents

LegalAidOffices.com provides a comprehensive list of all legal aid offices in Olympia, Washington, including their contact information, addresses, and the types of legal services they offer.

Our listings include such as type of law (Domestic violence, family law, housing rental evictions or home foreclosures, public assistance such as medicaid, food stamps, SSI Disability, SSDI benefits, public housing evictions, disability beneifts, etc.).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is legal aid?
Legal aid is free or low-cost legal assistance for people who cannot afford to hire a private lawyer. Legal aid organizations can help people with a wide range of legal problems, including family law, criminal law, civil law, and immigration law.

Who is eligible for legal aid?
Eligibility for legal aid varies depending on the specific legal aid organization and the type of legal problem. However, most legal aid organizations have income guidelines that must be met. Some legal aid organizations also have other eligibility requirements, such as residency requirements or citizenship requirements.

How much does legal aid cost?
Legal aid services are free or low-cost. The amount you pay will depend on your income and the type of legal services you receive.

How do I apply for legal aid?
To apply for legal aid, you will need to contact a legal aid organization and complete an application form. The application form will ask you for information about your income, assets, and the legal problem you are facing.

How long does it take to get legal aid?
The amount of time it takes to get legal aid varies depending on the legal aid organization and the type of legal problem you have. However, most legal aid organizations will try to process applications as quickly as possible.

Choose from the list below to find a legal aid office that can help you.

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  Thurston County Volunteer Legal Services Email Website Learn more PO Box 405
  Olympia, WA - 98507
  (360) 705-8194
  Thurston County Volunteer Legal Services (TCVLS) promotes access to justice through the coordinated efforts of trained volunteers and community partners.  TCVLS strives to enable low-income clients to resolve their civil legal problems by providing legal advice, information, and direct representation in a manner sensitive to individuals and their legal needs. In Thurston County, low income people being evicted can be represented in court by one or of our volunteer attorneys. "Unlawful Detainer" (eviction) hearings are held on Friday mornings. If you are low income and being evicted, be a...See Full Details
  

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  Northwest Justice Project - Olympia Office Email Website Learn more 711 Capitol Way S
  Olympia, WA - 98501
  (360) 753-3610
  NJPs mission is to secure justice through high quality legal advocacy that promotes the long-term well-being of low-income individuals, families, and communities. As a dynamic statewide law firm, we pursue our mission through legal advice and representation, community partnerships, and education to empower clients and combat injustice in all its forms. NJP generally handles civil legal problems facing low income people due to lack of income, problems with education, employment or loss of employment, disabilities, discrimination, consumer abuse or illegal business practices, physical or famil...See Full Details
  

Area Legal Aid Offices

Due to the low number of listings in Olympia, we have added area listings below. All listings are within 30 miles of Olympia.

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  TPCBA - VLS - RallyPoint Email Website Learn more 9881 Bridgeport Way SW
  Lakewood, WA - 98499
  (253) 572-5134
  The Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association Volunteer Legal Services Program sponsors free legal advice clinics which can provide a private appointment with a volunteer attorney when you need advice on civil (non-criminal) legal issues. Appointments are approximately 1/2 hour in length. Free Legal Clinic for Veterans, Active Service Members, Spouses and Family Members -- 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month, at RallyPoint/6 Lakewood, 9881 Bridgeport Way SW (directly behind the Black Angus Restaurant). Call VLS at (253) 572-5134 or RP/6 at (253) 777-0556 to make an appointment. All civil legal iss...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 20 miles from Olympia
  

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  TPCBA - VLS - Lakewood Pro Bono Clinic Email Website Learn more 6300 Wildaire Rd SW
  Lakewood, WA - 98499
  (253) 572-5134
  The Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association Volunteer Legal Services Program sponsors free legal advice clinics which can provide a private appointment with a volunteer attorney when you need advice on civil (non-criminal) legal issues. Appointments are approximately 1/2 hour in length. Lakewood Pro Bono Clinic -- 2nd and 4th Thursday evenings from 6-8 p.m. at the Lakewood Library. All civil issues welcome, call VLS at (253) 572-5134 for an appointment. ...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 19 miles from Olympia
  

Tips for Getting Free Legal Aid

Contact the legal aid offices from the list above.

1. Apply for government programs.
There are a number of government programs that provide legal assistance to low-income individuals and families.

2. Check with local law schools.
Many law schools have legal clinics that offer free or low-cost legal services to the public.

3. Ask for pro bono help.
Pro bono is Latin for "for the good of the public." Pro bono lawyers are lawyers who volunteer their time to provide free legal services to low-income individuals and families. To find a pro bono lawyer, you can contact a legal aid organization or the State of Washington Bar.

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