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Week of 6/8/2026: KCBA-scheduled Family Law Clinics, which advise on issues like divorce and child custody, are CLOSED for applications while we attempt to contact everyone who already applied. If you have a family law legal issue, please check back next Monday, 6/15, to see if we've reopened. In the meantime, one of our partner clinics or other resources may be available to assist (see more information below, in the Family Law and Partner Clinics subsections).
All other Neighborhood Legal Clinics, including General Practice, Debt/Bankruptcy, Loren Miller, and Federal Civil Rights, are OPEN and accepting appointment requests, with most clinics operating via telephone. For a full description of our services and clinics, please continue reading below.
To apply for an appointment with a KCBA Neighborhood Legal Clinic, follow the link below to fill out a Client Intake Form.
NOTE: Our partner clinics, which are run by other community organizations, may have different application instructions and wait times (see below, under Partner Clinics)
Link to Client Intake Form: NLC CLIENT INTAKE FORM
Important Notes:
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If you are unable to use the Client Intake Form, you may call 206-267-7070 to request an appointment by voicemail.
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Submitting a Client Intake Form or leaving a message does not guarantee an appointment. After we receive your application, an NLC scheduler will call you to complete an intake screening and – if you are eligible – schedule you for an appointment with a volunteer lawyer.
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Wait times vary based on the type of legal issue, application volume, and other factors
Current approximate wait times (updated 6/9/2026):
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2-4 weeks for General Practice Clinics and Debt/Bankruptcy Clinics
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3-5 weeks for Loren Miller Clinics and Family Law Clinics*
*for Family Law applicants who applied before the waitlist closure -
6-8 weeks for the Federal Civil Rights Clinic
The purpose of the Neighborhood Legal Clinics program (NLC) is to offer free, limited legal advice and referrals to King County residents and individuals with legal issues in King County who might otherwise have no access to the legal system. It is a goal of the program to make the clinics accessible regardless of barriers such as income, education, language or disability.
WHO WE SERVE
King County residents or people with legal issues in King County
WHAT WE DO
Neighborhood Legal Clinics (NLC) provide a FREE consultation with a volunteer attorney, usually on the phone. Appointments are typically 30, 45, or 60 minutes long depending on the clinic and if an interpreter or other accommodation is needed. Attorneys determine whether each client has a legal problem, suggest possible options, and provide appropriate referrals. NLC attorneys may not have expertise in all areas of the law, but they will make every effort to provide information and resources for your legal issue.
NLC Volunteer Attorneys WILL:
- Provide legal advice for civil legal issues
- Help answer papers, summons and requests
- Provide referral and resource information
Special Requests
- Accommodations for persons with disabilities provided when requested
- Interpreter services available when requested for all clinics
Referrals
- Clients who need further legal assistance may be referred to other legal or law-related agencies in the community, and/or other KCBA programs, such as the Records Project, Family Law Programs, Housing Justice Project, or Lawyer Referral Service.
- NLC is a limited legal service and should not be considered a substitute for representation.
NLC Volunteer Attorneys DO NOT:
- Provide representation in court or assistance outside of a clinic. Clients can schedule multiple appointments if progress is being made on the legal issue, but each appointment may be with a different volunteer attorney.
- Give advice on criminal legal issues. The King County Department of Public Defense may be able to assist. Visit, King County Department of Public Defense or call 206.296.7662.
HOW TO REACH SERVICES
To make an appointment, please click HERE to fill out a Client Intake Form. After you submit a client intake form, an NLC scheduler will call you to complete the intake screening, and – if you are eligible – they will schedule you for an appointment. Please note that the wait time for a callback after you submit your application may be several weeks - see more info on wait times in the yellow box at the top of this web page.
Clients who cannot use the online Client Intake Form may call 206-267-7070 and leave an appointment request via voicemail.
General Legal Clinics
- General legal clinics assist with a wide range of civil legal issues, including but not limited to: landlord-tenant disputes, questions about small claims, employment law, personal injury, consumer issues. education, health, income maintenance, etc.
- Clients must live in King County, and/or have a legal issue in King County.
- Most clinics are telephonic. Limited in-person availability in Seattle and Kent (exact location provided when you schedule an appointment).
- To apply, fill out the Client Intake Form (see link at top of page), or call 206-267-7070 and leave a message.
Specialty Legal Clinics
Family Law **Temporarily closed for applications; check back 6/15**
- Family law legal clinics assist with questions about divorce, parenting plans, minor guardianship, child support, etc.
- Clients must live in King County, and/or have a legal issue in King County.
- Most clinics are telephonic. Limited in-person availability in Kent and Burien (exact location provided when you schedule an appointment).
- Several other resources may also be able to assist with your family law legal matter. Please note: most of these resources/organizations are not affiliated with the King County Bar Association, and we cannot guarantee that they will be able to help with your specific legal matter:
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Self-Help resources at www.washingtonlawhelp.org
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Free legal consults from Eastside Legal Assistance Program: www.elap.org
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General resources & referrals: King County 2-1-1
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Some of our Partner Clinics, which are scheduled by other nonprofits/community organizations, also help with family law matters. For example, the Family Law Forms Lab (coordinated by King County Law Library) may be able to assist with your family law court paperwork questions; the Domestic Violence Family Law Legal Clinic (coordinated by New Beginnings) may be available to consult with DV survivors on family law matters; etc. For more information, see below, under Partner Clinics
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Debt & Bankruptcy
- Debt and bankruptcy clinics assist with questions about filing bankruptcy, responding to debt collections lawsuits, garnishment, etc.
- Clients must live in King County, and/or have a legal issue in King County.
- All debt and bankruptcy clinics are telephonic at this time
- To apply, fill out the Client Intake Form (see link at top of page), or call 206-267-7070 and leave a message.
Federal Civil Rights Legal Clinic
- This clinic is operated in partnership with Legal Gateway
- Assists with federal civil rights matters
- Thursdays, 12:00 - 2:00 PM (most clinics telephonic, with limited in-person availability in Seattle). Some Thursday evening appointments are also available.
- To apply, fill out the Client Intake Form (see link at top of page), or call 206-267-7070 and leave a message.
- For more information, please see here: FLYER
Loren Miller Bar Association Legal Clinic
- This clinic is operated in partnership with the Loren Miller Bar Association.
- Assists with all civil legal issues. This clinic is staffed by attorneys of color, and primarily serves individuals who self-identify as African American or Black.
- Clients must live in King County, and/or have a legal issue in King County.
- 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM via telephone.
- To apply, fill out the Client Intake Form (see link at top of page), or call 206-267-7070 and leave a message. Be sure to mention that you are interested in the Loren Miller Clinic.
Partner Clinics
Please read the instructions for each clinic below prior to scheduling an appointment.
Elder Law (Sound Generations)
Seattle
1st & 3rd Fridays, 1:00–3:00 PM
Kent
2nd & 4th Fridays; 1:00–3:00 PM
This clinic assists clients of all ages with wills, estates, probates, adult guardianships, power of attorney, living wills, advanced directives, estate planning, and end of life issues.
To apply for an appointment, call (206) 448-5720 and leave a message. Note: Appointments are often scheduled months in advance.
Federal Civil Rights Clinics (Legal Gateway)
Thursdays, 12:00–2:00 PM. Some Thursday evening appointments are also available.
Most clinics telephonic, with limited in-person availability in Seattle (additional instructions provided when you schedule an appointment)
This clinic assists with matters related to federal civil rights.
To apply for an appointment, fill out the NLC Client Intake form HERE, or call 206-267-7070 and leave a message.
For more information, please see here: FLYER
International District (Chinese Information Service Center, Asian Bar Association of WA)
Tuesdays 5:30–7:30 PM
Chinese Information & Services Center
611 S Lane St
Seattle, WA 98104
For an appointment, call (206) 957-8538 and leave a message. Note: Callback may take up to 3 weeks.
Domestic Violence Family Law (New Beginnings)
Wednesdays, 6:45–9:00 PM
Virtual appointments
For screening, call (206) 783-2848 Wednesdays, 1:00–3:00 PM. Appointments typically occur the same day your call is received.
Family Law Forms Lab (King County Law Library)
Note: Volunteer attorneys at this clinic can only provide legal information about completing family law forms/court documents (divorce paperwork, parenting plans, etc.) The Forms Lab cannot provide legal advice and is not suitable for clients who need individual counsel on complex cases, or who have legal issues other than family law.
Call 206-477-1305 or visit KCLL.org for additional timeslots & schedule changes.
Walk-in hours (first-come, first-served; no appointment needed): Tuesdays, 9:00-11:00 AM and 1:00-3:00 PM
King County Law Library
516 3rd Ave., Room W621
Seattle, WA 98104
Zoom hours (appointment required): Thursdays, 3:00-8:00 PM. To apply for a Zoom Family Law Forms Lab appointment, visit this site and follow the link to fill out an Intake Form: https://kcll.org/virtual-family-law-form-lab/
Korean Legal Clinic (Korean Community Service Center, Korean American Bar Association of WA)
Korean Community Services Center
22727 HWY 99 N Suite 107
Edmonds, WA 98026
For an appointment call (425) 776-2400
2SLGBTQIA Legal Clinic (QLaw Foundation)
For information about the free legal services offered through QLaw Foundation, visit https://www.qlawfoundation.org/2slgbtqialegalclinic/
Immigration Clinic (Northwest Immigrant Rights Project)
Wednesdays, 5:30–7:30 PM
Appointments are telephonic.
For an appointment, call NWIRP (206) 587-4009, press 9 for the receptionist or call (206) 267-7070 and leave a detailed message.
Loren Miller Bar Association Legal Clinic **Temporarily closed for applications; check back 6/8**
Assists with all civil legal issues.
This clinic primarily serves African American and Black individuals and is staffed primarily by attorneys of color.
1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM
Appointments are telephonic. For an appointment, fill out the NLC Client Intake form HERE, or call 206-267-7070 and leave a message. Be sure to mention that you are interested in the Loren Miller Clinic.
Spanish Language Legal Clinic (Latina/o Bar Association of WA)// CLÍNICA LEGAL EN IDIOMA ESPAÑOL (Colegio de abogados Latina de WA)
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This clinic assists with all civil legal matters 2nd Wednesday of the month, 6:00–8:00PM. Appointment sign-up starts at 4:00 PM |
Todos los asuntos legales no penales. El Centro de la Raza |