Street Law @ the Library
2019-03-30 13:00 - 16:00, 2019-04-06 13:00 - 16:00, 2019-04-20 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bellingham Public Library – Central Branch, 210 Central Avenue, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Street Law is a free, drop-in, legal advice clinic where people can ask questions and get legal advice in one-on-one consultations with volunteer lawyers. Demand for this clinic is high, so we recommend that attendees arrive on time to ensure being seen by an attorney.
Bring any papers related to your case.
Two Saturdays per month (dates vary), always 1– 4pm.

Access ID @ The Library
2019-03-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Bellingham Public Library – Central Branch, 210 Central Avenue, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
The Access ID engages non-attorney volunteers who provide assistance to homeless or low income individuals to navigate the process to obtain state-issued ID. The program can also provide financial assistance through referrals for help with identification-related costs. Access ID was launched in response to the growing obstacles facing homeless individuals seeking housing, health, legal and employment assistance, all of which require proof of identity.

Homeless Disability Advocacy & Veterans Advocacy
2019-04-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2019-04-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2019-04-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2019-04-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2019-04-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2019-05-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2019-05-14 13:00 - 14:00 | LAW Advocates, 1415 Commercial St., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
These clinics happen at the same time in the same location.
The Homeless Disability Clinic is a drop-in clinic for legal issues related to homelessness. This program offers advocacy and legal assistance for individuals who need help accessing benefits they are eligible to receive.
The Veterans Advocacy Clinic is a drop-in clinic for low-income veterans with civil legal issues related to basic living needs.

Race Equity CLE
2019-04-04 08:45 - 16:00 | Civic Building – Garden Level Conference Room, 322 N Commercial St, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States
This event is sold out!

Tenant Clinic
2019-04-05 12:30 - 15:00, 2019-04-12 12:30 - 15:00, 2019-04-19 12:30 - 15:00, 2019-04-26 12:30 - 15:00, 2019-05-03 12:30 - 15:00, 2019-05-10 12:30 - 15:00 | Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Avenue, 5th floor, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Do you have a problem with your landlord? Do you have questions about your rights as a tenant? Are you worried about being evicted? Or, do you own a mobile home and have a problem with the mobile home park?
Every Friday (except Whatcom County holidays—see holiday schedule here)
12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Please check in by 1:30 pm
Whatcom County Courthouse 5th Floor
311 Grand Ave. Bellingham, WA
Drop-in to speak with a lawyer free
Bring a copy of your rental agreement (lease) and any other documents related to your case (for example, eviction notice or anything else from your landlord).
This program does not assist landlords. If you are a landlord needing legal help, please see the WSBA Legal Directory to find an attorney to hire.
Learn more about Tenant’s Rights, Eviction, Housing Discrimination and other issues here.

Access ID
2019-04-06 13:00 - 16:00, 2019-04-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Bellingham Public Library – Central Branch, 210 Central Avenue, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
The Access ID Project utilizes non-attorney volunteers who provide assistance to homeless or low income individuals to navigate the process to obtain state-issued ID. The program can also provide financial assistance through referrals for help with identification-related costs.
Access ID was launched in response to the growing obstacles facing homeless individuals seeking housing, health, legal and employment assistance, all of which require proof of identity.

Street Law Clinic @ WCC
2019-04-17 11:00 - 13:00, 2019-04-24 11:00 - 13:00, 2019-05-01 11:00 - 13:00, 2019-05-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Whatcom Community College – Heiner Center, 231 W Kellogg Road, Bellingham, WA, 98226, United States
Street Law is a free, drop-in, legal advice clinic where people can ask questions and get legal advice in one-on-one consultations with volunteer lawyers. Demand for this clinic is high, so we recommend that attendees arrive on time to ensure being seen by an attorney.
Bring any papers related to your case.

Street Law @ WCC
2019-04-17 17:00 - 19:00, 2019-04-24 17:00 - 19:00, 2019-05-01 17:00 - 19:00, 2019-05-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Whatcom Community College – Heiner Center, 231 W Kellogg Road, Bellingham, WA, 98226, United States

Kinship Custody Clinic
2019-04-24 17:30 - 20:30
In partnership with the Opportunity Council, LAW Advocates provides information about the procedures and issues involved with obtaining a non-parental custody order for a relative or unrelated person. A family law attorney will assist a client with court documents and instruct the client in representing herself/himself in court to obtain a non-parental custody order.

This is not a drop-in clinic.

You MUST register before attending. Please call (360) 671-6079, to complete an intake and determine if you are eligible for services.

3rd Annual Law Day Breakfast
2019-05-01 07:00 - 09:00 | Northwood Hall Event Center, 3240 Northwest Avenue, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Join us for the 3rd Annual Law Day Justice for All Breakfast, on Wednesday, May 1st!
Registration Closes on Monday, April 29, 2019 at 12 NOON.
We will be featuring

Keynote Address by Award-Winning Lawyer and Legal Reformer Francis Adewale: “Redesigning Community Justice: The Case for Breaking Down Silos & Bridging the Civil/Criminal Divide”
Personal video greeting by U.S. Senator Patty Murray
Salute to Retiring Superior Court Judge Charles Snyder

About Our Speakers
Francis Adewale
Francis grew up in Nigeria, where he earned his law degree and practiced maritime law until a military dictatorship and ensuing corrupt civilian government forced him to flee under threat of violence. He obtained a U.S. visa through a lottery program and worked as a security guard in Washington D.C. until learning that the State of Washington would permit him to take the bar exam here. He passed the bar on his first try and was encouraged by a fellow Nigerian immigrant to settle in Spokane. In Spokane Francis has worked as a public defender while simultaneously creating a novel Community Court program that has become a national model to provide low-level offenders a means of breaking the jail/court/homelessness cycle.

Judge Charles Snyder

Just retired after 30 years on the Whatcom County bench as Court Commissioner and Superior Court Judge, Judge Snyder founded Teen Court, facilitated the YMCA Mock Trial Competition for high school students, and brought the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program to Whatcom County. We will honor Judge Snyder, who will tell his favorite stories from three decades of service.

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REGISTRATION CLOSES ON MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2019 AT 12 NOON!

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