• We help tenants respond to eviction summons with a Notice of Appearance.
• Provide representation to low-income tenants facing eviction who have a filed eviction case.
• Note that we can only provide an attorney if your case is filed with the court.

Due to high volumes, we are unable to guarantee assignment of an attorney to every tenant with an eviction case. We can help tenants respond to an eviction summons with a Notice of Appearance (NOA). We also provide clinic consultations and other limited services to tenants facing eviction. We currently are not taking ejectment cases or guaranteeing assistance for cases where a writ of restitution and judgment have already been granted by the court. 

Help With Summons Response 

If you need help responding to a summons, please fill out this form. Please be advised that this form is only for help responding to a summons. This form will not give you access to an attorney. HJP does not yet agree to represent you in your eviction case.

Eviction Hearings 

If you have an upcoming eviction hearing, please attend one of the following clinics or fill out the reasonable accommodation request form using the link below. 

King County Courthouse 516 Third Avenue, Room-W314 Seattle, WA 98104 

Monday-Friday: 10:00am - 12:00pm 

Regional Justice Center 401 Fourth Avenue North Room 1281 Kent, WA 98032 

Monday-Friday: 10:00am - 12:00pm 

Accommodation Request 

If you are unable to attend clinic due to a disability and would like to request a remote consultation as an accommodation, please fill out this form.

Once we have reviewed the information about your eviction notice, you may qualify for free legal advice.

To prepare for your session with our legal team, please provide:

• Lease agreement
• Rent receipts or cancelled checks
• Print outs of all paperwork from the landlord or landlord’s attorney (for example, 3-day notice, 10-day notice, summons & complaint, order to show cause, etc.)
• Record of all letters or emails to and from the landlord or landlord’s attorney
• Photos
• A timeline of events (when possible)
• Witnesses (on the day of hearing only)

What legal assistance or resources are available during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• Governor’s COVID-19 Resource Page: Up-to-date statewide resources.
• Unemployment Law Project: Provides low-cost representation and free advice and legal services to people in Washington
• United Way: COVID-19 resource page.

What are my rights as a renter?

• Information for Tenants: Outlines renter and landlord rights and responsibilities.
• Tenants Union: Provides information on tenant rights and on organizing tenants for community action.
• Renting in Seattle: Renter resources for people living in the city of Seattle.

What other organizations can I contact for help?

• 2-1-1: Call for referrals to financial assistance, legal help, and housing advocacy resources.
• Washington Law Help: Free legal information and court forms to guide you through the court processes of eviction and security deposit disputes.
• Tenant Law Center: Free legal help for low-income tenants facing eviction, subsidy terminations, or legal disputes with their landlords.
• King County Law Library: Sells King County eviction forms and instructions for standard landlord-tenant situations.
• Northwest Justice Project: Operates a toll-free intake and referral hotline for people seeking free legal assistance.
• Solid Ground: Connects people with resources and tools to help them stabilize their housing, access healthy food, and build stronger futures for themselves and their families.