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.

Immigration Clinic: 2nd Tuesday of each month, 9:30 a.m. at the Volunteer Legal Services office. Clients receive advice and counsel regarding immigration matters. Please call (253) 572-5134 for an appointment.

Bankruptcy Clinic:The 3rd Tuesday and 4th Wednesday of each month at the Volunteer Legal Services office. The Bankruptcy Clinic begins at 6 p.m. Call Volunteer Legal Services for an appointment, and be prepared to bring with you identification, a current list of debts or credit report, and proof of income.

Pro Se Family Law Clinic: By appointment; advice and paperwork review for low-income clients representing themselves in all areas of family law (dissolution, temporary orders, parenting plans, paternity, custody, support, etc.). Held from noon-1:30 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, 621 Tacoma Ave. S., Suite 303. Call VLS at (253) 572-5134.

Pierce County Prosecutor's Family Law Clinic for Veterans: By appointment; advice and paperwork review for veterans and active military in all areas of family law (dissolution, temporary orders, parenting plans, paternity, custody, support, etc.). 6 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday evening of each month, 621 Tacoma Ave. S., Suite 303. Call VLS at (253) 572-5134 for screening and appointment.

Home Justice Legal Clinic - Foreclosure for Homeowners & Tenants -- The 4th Wednesday of each month, 6 p.m., 621 Tacoma Ave S, Suite 303. Foreclosure-related issues, for homeowners and renters. Legal advice and referral by appointment; call (253) 572-5134 to make an appointment and learn what to bring to the clinic.

Wills Clinic: Third Thursday of each month, at the VLS Program Office, 2-4 p.m. Call VLS at (253) 572-5134 to make an appointment. This clinic is available to all eligible clients who need to write or update a will or power of attorney.

Record Expungement, Driver Relicensing and Juvenile Record Sealing Clinics -- Fourth Monday of each month, 6-8 p.m., 621 Tacoma Ave. S., Suite 303. Call VLS at (253) 572-5134 for more information or to make an appointment.

Mission Statement: Mission Serve the members of the Pierce County community by promoting professionalism, community service and collegiality among lawyers Improve access to justice Increase the awareness of the role that the law plays in people’s lives Offer programs, benefits and services to its members Enhance and support the judicial system