• We help tenants respond to an eviction summons with a Notice of Appearance (NOA); 

• We offer in-clinic attorney consultations for tenants with filed eviction cases; 

• We conduct intakes and may be able to provide attorneys for qualified tenants; 

• We can help tenants access their eviction hearings; 

• We may be able to assist with tenant/landlord negotiations; 

• We have access to interpretation services for tenants.  

Due to high case volumes, we are unable to guarantee assignment of an attorney to every tenant with an eviction case; We are currently unable to guarantee assistance for cases where a writ of restitution and judgment have already been ordered by the court; We are unable to assist with ejectment / quiet title cases. 

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 are my rights as a renter?

• 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.