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

LegalAidOffices.com provides a comprehensive list of all legal aid offices in Yakima, 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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  Northwest Justice Project - Yakima Office Email Website Learn more 311 N. 4th Street
  Yakima, WA - 98901
  (509) 574-4234
  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
  

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  TeamChild - Yakima County Office Email Website Learn more 32 N. 3rd St.
  Yakima, WA - 98901
  (509) 573-4993
  TeamChild uses its legal expertise and community partnerships to break down barriers to community services in order to overcome the root causes of a youths involvement in the juvenile justice system. TeamChild works with youth, generally between the ages of 12-18, who come from low-income families and are involved, or at risk of involvement, in the juvenile justice system. Some of the youth we serve are facing criminal charges. Some have already been convicted and are on diversion, probation, or parole. Other youth might have contact with juvenile court because of dependency matters (foster c...See Full Details
  

Area Legal Aid Offices

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

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  Northwest Immigrant Rights Project - Granger Office Website Learn more 121 Sunnyside Avenue, PO Box 270
  Granger, WA - 98932
  (509) 854-2100
  Northwest Immigrant Rights Project promotes justice by defending and advancing the rights of immigrants through direct legal services, systemic advocacy, and community education. Because NWIRP receives approximately 1,500 inquires for services per week, we are unable to serve every request. Based on the poverty guidelines for 2015, this equals $23,540 per year for an individual and $48,500 for a family of four. Some of NWIRP's funding sources have higher or lower limits, so individuals should contact us to determine eligibility. NWIRP often takes cases of those who risk returning to countries...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 24 miles from Yakima
  

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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