LAW Advocates provides crucial civil legal support in partnership with Lummi Tribal Court.
The program can serve Lummi Nation Tribal Members and individuals with extensive ties to the Lummi Nation community.
Bi-Weekly Legal Consultation Clinic Held at Lummi Tribal Court – Walk ins only
- Housing issues
- Family Law (Divorce, Custody, Guardianship, Dependency)
- Consumer Debt Issues
- Employment-related legal issues
- Probate
Direct representation for certain civil legal matters may be available on a case-by-case basis as determined by available resources and priority.
Please note, we do not provide assistance with criminal matters.
About our partnership with Lummi Tribal Court
Lummi Tibal Court is the judicial branch of the Lummi Nation, located near Bellingham, Washington. It operates as part of Lummi Nation’s sovereign government and has authority, tribal jurisdiction, over legal matters involving its members and activities that occur on the Lummi Reservation. The Court adheres to the Lummi Nation Code of Laws.
You can visit the Lummi Nation official website here: Newileng Si’iam – Welcome to Lummi Nation
LAW Advocates’ partnership with Lummi Tribal Court is supported by the Legal Foundation of Washington’s Native American and Tribal Communities Grant.
