Washingtonlawhelp.org
Excellent resource for a variety of civil legal questions, including some forms & instructions, videos, and “Do-It-Yourself” (interactive) forms.
Find more info here.
CLEAR (Coordinated Legal Education And Referral) line
1-888-201-1014
Washington’s centralized intake, advice, and referral line.
Hours Mon. – Fri. 9:15 am – 12:15pm
Find more info here.
Northwest Justice Project
Civil legal services for low-income people.
Find more info here.
Northwest Justice Project’s Youtube Channel
Features educational videos on a variety of civil legal topics.
Find the channel here.
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services
DVSAS operates a 24-hour confidential helpline TOLL FREE
1-877-715-1563 | 24 HOUR HELPLINE 360-715-1563
Eviction Help | Northwest Justice Project
How to get help: Call 1-855-657-8387 if you are facing foreclosure.
Foreclosure Prevention Unit
Free legal assistance is available to households with incomes up to 400% of poverty guidelines.
How to get help: Call 1-800-606-4819 if you are facing foreclosure.
Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center
Mediation & conflict resolution services.
Find more info here or call 360-676-0122
Whatcom Homeless Service Center
Centralized, coordinated entry to community housing and service programs for people experiencing or at risk
of homelessness.
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
Help for people with immigration law issues.
How to contact someone if they are detained: Northwest ICE Processing Center (NWIPC) | ICE
Video Guides to Know Your Rights
Rights at home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pW4uixi4b_E
Rights on the streets in the community: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrK8aaGxRJE
Rights while driving: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX_XOnesuvI&t=103s
Rights at work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSIX4GBP5es&t=12s
Additional information about worker’s rights: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=6632242880143556
Unemployment Law Project
Legal assistance if denied unemployment benefits.
Find more info here or call 206-441-9178
WSBA Moderate Means Program
Connects clients whose income is 200–400% of the Federal Poverty Level to lawyers who offer legal
assistance at a reduced fee.
Courthouse Facilitators
Help people without attorneys in Superior Court
family law cases and Adult Guardianship cases.
Washington State Bar Association
State bar’s resources for the public.
Find more info here, under “For the Public” for public bar resources, or “Legal Directory”/”Advanced Search” to find an attorney
Whatcom Law Library
Links to statutes, case law, court forms & more. Library located at Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Avenue Courthouse Suite B-06, Bellingham, WA 98225
Find more info here or call 360-778-5790
Whatcom County Bar Association
Whatcom County bar’s resources for the public.
Opportunity Council Community Resource Directory
An extensive directory of local resources.
