“I was treated fairly, with great concern and respect, I received very helpful advice from a very competent attorney.”
– LAW Advocates Client
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?
Tenant Clinic
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 5thFloor
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.
UPCOMING DATES
Fri
24
Fri
31
Feb
07
Feb
14
Feb
21
FULL CALENDAR
You may also call the statewide legal aid hotline, CLEAR, to speak with an attorney and potentially be referred for additional assistance, if eligible:
1-888-201-1014
Monday – Friday 9:15 am – 12:15 pm
It can sometimes be difficult to get through. Don’t be discouraged—keep calling until you reach someone.
Seniors (age 60+) can also call CLEAR*Sr at 1-888-387-7111
Do you need ID?
Access ID
Help getting a Washington State ID
Two Saturdays per month 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Downtown Bellingham Public Library
210 Central Ave. Bellingham
Non-attorney volunteers help with ordering needed documents (such as birth certificates, school transcripts, and others) and connecting clients with financial resources to pay for those documents.
If your driver’s license was suspended, this program CANNOT help with getting it back. Learn more about getting it back here.
UPCOMING DATES
Wed
22
Wed
29
Feb
01
FULL CALENDAR
Are you struggling with debt?
Do you want to talk to an attorney about filing for bankruptcy?
Consumer Debt Clinic
To Get Connected:
Call CLEAR: 1-888-201-1014
Monday-Friday 9:15 am – 12:15 pm
Seniors (age 60+) can also call CLEAR*Sr at 1-888-387-7111
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 from a volunteer attorney. Talking to CLEAR first helps LAW Advocates volunteer attorneys better prepare to assist you.
Learn more about Money & Debt here.
Are you a victim of a scam? Or have you been taken advantage of by a lender?
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 from a volunteer attorney. Talking to CLEAR first helps LAW Advocates volunteer attorneys better prepare to assist you.
Call CLEAR at 1-888-201-1014,
Mon – Fri between 9:15am – 12:15pm.Seniors (age 60+) can also call CLEAR*Sr at
1-888-387-7111.
Want to talk to a lawyer free?
Street Law
Talk to a Lawyer Free
Our Volunteer Lawyers provide free, brief consultations
Bring any papers related to your case.
Two Saturdays per month 1:00 – 4:00 pm (Dates Vary) at the Downtown Bellingham Public Library or scheduled Wednesdays (Dates Vary) during the academic year at Whatcom Community College Heiner Building.
Street Law @ the Library
Feb
01
Feb
22
Mar
07
Street Law @ WCC
Wed
22
Wed
22
Wed
29
Are you homeless or fearing homelessness?
Do you want advice related to income and housing, including benefits?
Homeless Legal Outreach
Talk to a lawyer free.
Tuesdays 1:00 – 2:00 pm
and
Wednesdays 1:00 – 3:00 pm
LAW Advocates Office
1415 Commercial St. Bellingham
Tue
21
Wed
22
Tue
28
You may also call the statewide legal aid hotline, CLEAR, to speak with an attorney and potentially be referred for additional assistance, if eligible:
1-888-201-1014
Monday – Friday 9:15 am – 12:15 pm
It can sometimes be difficult to get through. Don’t be discouraged—keep calling until you reach someone.
Seniors (age 60+) can also call CLEAR*Sr at 1-888-387-7111
Are you a veteran with a legal problem related to housing?
Veteran Advocacy
Talk to a lawyer free.
Tuesdays 1:00 – 2:00 pm
and
Wednesdays 1:00 – 3:00 pm
LAW Advocates Office
1415 Commercial St. Bellingham
Learn more about Public Benefits and Veterans Benefits here.
You may also call the statewide legal aid hotline, CLEAR, to speak with an attorney and potentially be referred for additional assistance, if eligible:
1-888-201-1014
Monday – Friday 9:15 am – 12:15 pm
It can sometimes be difficult to get through. Don’t be discouraged—keep calling until you reach someone.
Seniors (age 60+) can also call CLEAR*Sr at 1-888-387-7111
Do you need help getting legal custody of a child in your care?
Kinship Custody Clinic
In partnership with 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 (often grandparents, aunts/uncles, or family friends). A family law lawyer will assist clients with court documents and instruct them in representing themselves in court to obtain a non-parental custody order.
Call LAW Advocates for more information and to register: 360-671-6079
Learn more about Non-Parents Caring for Children here.
You may also call the statewide legal aid hotline, CLEAR, to speak with an attorney and potentially be referred for additional assistance, if eligible:
1-888-201-1014
Monday – Friday 9:15 am – 12:15 pm
It can sometimes be difficult to get through. Don’t be discouraged—keep calling until you reach someone.
Seniors (age 60+) can also call CLEAR*Sr at 1-888-387-7111
Do you need a will or power of attorney documents?
LAW Advocates has Wills & Powers of Attorney Clinics for seniors, people with disabilities, and people with terminal illnesses who need help with these documents or need referral to a pro bono attorney.
Call LAW Advocates for more information: 360-671-6079
You may also call the statewide legal aid hotline, CLEAR, to speak with an attorney and potentially be referred for additional assistance, if eligible:
1-888-201-1014
Monday – Friday 9:15 am – 12:15 pm
It can sometimes be difficult to get through. Don’t be discouraged—keep calling until you reach someone.
Seniors (age 60+) can also call CLEAR*Sr at 1-888-387-7111
Do you need a parenting plan?
LAW Advocates assists survivors of domestic violence (including emotional, physical, and/or sexual abuse) with parenting plans through our Domestic Violence Parenting Plan Clinic.
Contact Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services for a referral to this program by calling 360-715-1563.
Learn more about Parenting Plans and access forms and instructions here: https://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/issues/family-law/parenting-plans-residential-time
You may also call the statewide legal aid hotline, CLEAR, to speak with an attorney and potentially be referred for additional assistance, if eligible:
1-888-201-1014
Monday – Friday 9:15 am – 12:15 pm
It can sometimes be difficult to get through. Don’t be discouraged—keep calling until you reach someone.
Seniors (age 60+) can also call CLEAR*Sr at 1-888-387-7111
Have you experienced discrimination or a civil rights violation?
Founded in 2001, the Whatcom Civil Rights Project (WCRP) is a joint endeavor of LAW Advocates and the Whatcom Peace and Justice Center.
WCRP brings together community members and volunteer attorneys to investigate claims of discrimination. WCRP provides assistance to those who believe they have suffered from discrimination based on a legally protected characteristic such as:
• race, color, or national origin
• creed or ethnicity
• age
• religion
• sex
• sexual orientation
• familial or marital status
• disability
Need Legal Help related to discrimination or a civil rights violation?
Call WCRP: 360-734-0217
Leave a detailed message with your name, a good contact number, the best time to reach you, and a brief description of your question or situation.
Learn more about WCRP: www.whatcomcivilrightsproject.org
Some online resources WCRP has to offer include hate crime reporting, racial profiling reporting, and lgbtq+ resources and support.
Learn more about Civil & Individual Rights: https://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/issues/other-individual-rights
Do you have questions about immigration?
LAW Advocates does not regularly provide help with immigration, but there are other resources available:
Resources for Immigrants: https://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/immigrants/
En Español: Recursos para Inmigrantes: https://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/es/immigrants/
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project: Advice & Representation for eligible cases https://www.nwirp.org/get-help/
Don’t see your question?
Don’t see your question?
To hire an attorney to help, visit the WSBA Legal Directory.
You may also call the statewide legal aid hotline, CLEAR, to speak with an attorney and potentially be referred for additional assistance, if eligible:
1-888-201-1014
Monday – Friday 9:15 am – 12:15 pm
It can sometimes be difficult to get through. Don’t be discouraged—keep calling until you reach someone.
Seniors (age 60+) can also call CLEAR*Sr at 1-888-387-7111
What We Can’t Help With:
- Criminal Law
- Public Entitlements
- Contingency Fee Cases
- Worker’s Compensation
- Torts