TCVLS is committed to providing our communities of Thurston, Mason, Grays Harbor, Pacific and Lewis Counties with workshops that will inform and empower clients about legal issues as they arise.
TCVLS also takes great pride is providing Continuing Legal Education opportunities for the wonderful attorneys who volunteer with us.
Eviction Defense CLE for Volunteer Lawyer Programs and Housing Justice Projects
Provided by a collaboration between Northwest Justice Project and The Pro Bono Council
Thank you to The Pro Bono Council and Northwest Justice Project (specifically Scott Crain and Chelsea Hicks), KCBA’s Housing Justice Project (specifically Ed Witter), Tacomaprobono’s Housing Justice Project (Specifically Mark Morzol) and Judge Elisabeth Tutsch of Yakima County Superior Court
For anyone that is interested in access to the handouts and material, contact Bonnie Aslagson
Resources
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CLEAR
CLEAR is a toll-free legal hotline. It serves low-income people across Washington State. CLEAR is the starting point for those seeking free legal help with their civil legal needs.
Washington Law Help
Learn about your legal issue and your rights. Find self-help resources and legal assistance near you. Answer interview questions on LawHelp Interactive to create completed forms and instructions that are ready for your use.
Washington Court Forms
Washington Courts – Domestic forms 360-705-5328
Here you will find forms that are used statewide in Washington Courts. This is not a complete list of all forms. Your Court may have forms you must file in a case.
Domestic Violence Resources
Click the link above for multiple resources for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.
Moderate Means Program
The Moderate Means Program (MMP) is a statewide program with attorneys who offer reduced-fee assistance in family, housing, and consumer law cases, for people with moderate income, who do not qualify for free legal aid.
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project promotes justice by defending and advancing the rights of immigrants through direct legal services, systemic advocacy, and community education.
Thurston County Bar Association
Use the Find An Attorney Link on the left to receive a listing of the attorneys who practice in your selected area of legal concern.
Washington State Bar Legal Directory
Search by county and practice area to receive a listing of active attorneys who practice in your selected area of legal concern.
City and County Public Defender Offices
If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, you may ask the court to appoint a public defense attorney to represent you. The determination of eligibility for a court appointed attorney is handled by the local court.
Civil Survival
Visit the New Hope Act page to download forms to help you vacate your misdemeanor or felony conviction.