Are you a veteran with a legal problem related to housing?
Are you a veteran with questions or concerns about housing law or your rights as a veteran tenant? Find resources here.
Are you houseless or unsheltered or fearing either of these things?
Houseless / Unsheltered Legal Outreach Please contact the Whatcom Homeless Outreach Center housed at the Opportunity Council, at 360-312-3717 to get connected to services. You may also call the statewide legal […]
Want to talk to a lawyer free?
Can’t afford a lawyer? That’s what we’re here for!
Are you a victim of a scam? Or have you been taken advantage of by a lender?
Talk to an attorney at CLEAR who will screen you for eligibility, may be able to offer you initial legal advice, and may refer you to LAW Advocates for assistance […]
Are you struggling with debt?
Recently surprised by a sudden medical issue? Need advice on how to pay and budget for your debt?
Logo Launched for 30 Year Anniversary

Mayor Kelli Linville and a full house of supporters joined us at the LAW Advocates offices today to help us unveil our 30th Anniversary logo. Mayor Linville proclaimed this LAW […]
Whatcom Wins 2015 Rainer Cup
Thanks to our generous donors and hardworking volunteers, Whatcom County won the 2015 Rainier Cup for highest rate of attorney participation in the Campaign for Equal Justice! A whopping 41% of the legal community in Whatcom County made a contribution to the Campaign, which provides legal aid for families, seniors, veterans and youth that can, and does, change their lives.
Thank you.
South Fork Law
LAW Advocates Executive Director, Michael Heatherly, and Advisory Board Member and local champion of justice, Kirsten Barron were interviewed by retired criminal defense lawyer and past interim Director, Jill Bernstein, and Magistrate […]
Community Connections KGMI: 790am
Click on the logo to hear Ziad Youssef of MyTrafficMan.net and Michael Heatherly, Executive Director of LAW Advocates talk about StreetLaw and LTO 2016 A Dinner Auction fundraiser.