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WHO WE SERVE
- People with HIV/AIDS in Washington State
- All income levels (fees go from free to full fee depending on level of income)
WHAT WE DO
VAPWA provides referrals for legal assistance for eligible clients who meet the following requirements:
- HIV+
- Civil legal issue in Washington State
Case Types:
- Bankruptcy - Chapter 7 only
- Consumer
- Defense to a lawsuit
- Employment
- Estate planning
- Public benefits
- Contracts/Warranties
- Housing
- Breach of confidentiality
- Insurance
Limited assistance in the following areas:
WHAT WE DO NOT DO
We cannot help with the following type of legal issue:
- Criminal
- Suing another person or business for an issue unrelated to your HIV status
WHERE, WHEN, and HOW TO REACH SERVICES
To be screened for eligibility, call (206) 267-7055 Mondays and Wednesdays 1:00 to 4:00 PM or Tuesday and Thursdays 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM or email CLS@KCBA.org with "VAPWA" in the subject line.
HOW TO PREPARE
- Gather all related paperwork.
- Decide on the desired outcome or goal.
- Identify all deadlines.
- Tell the intake screener about these deadlines.
- Be prepared to tell the history of your legal issue to the intake screener over the phone.
The mission of the VAPWA program is to provide civil legal representation, advice, and education to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in King County and Washington State.