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Organizations that Help with Legal Problems
Problem |
Organization |
How They Can Help |
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Advocacy for Resident in a Care Facility |
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (253) 798-3789 |
Staff and volunteers investigate complaints and help people to negotiate with the facility. |
Bankruptcy |
Federal Bankruptcy (253) 882-3900 |
Works to resolve issues of debt, credit reports, bankruptcy and bankruptcy alternatives. |
Child Visitation |
WA Arbitration and Mediation (253) 627-3656 |
Brings parties together to negotiate an agreement. |
Child Visitation |
Relatives Raising Children (253) 565-5823 |
Helps people who care for relatives to find resources and services. |
Child Visitation |
CLEAR (Coordinated Legal Education and Referral) (888) 201-1014 |
Free legal hotline directs you to legal resources. |
Civil Law |
Neighborhood Legal Clinic (253) 572-5134 |
All areas of civil law for low-income clients. |
Consumer Complaint |
Attorney General (253) 593-2904 |
Accepts written complaints about businesses, investigates, sometimes sues on behalf of the state if the business practices are illegal. |
Consumer Complaint |
Better Business Bureau (253) 431-2222 |
Investigates complaints about Better Business Bureau members. |
Creditors |
Consumer Credit Counseling Service (253) 588-1858 |
Can negotiate with creditors and help you get reduced payments over a longer time. |
Estate Issues |
Pierce County AIDS Foundation Wills Project (253) 383-2565 |
Focused on wills, powers of attorney and other estate issues |
Family Law Issues |
Lawhelp Center (253) 798-3627 |
Deals with all areas of civil law (dissolution, temporary orders, parenting plans, paternity, custody, support, etc.) for low-income clients only. |
Family Law Issues |
Pro Se Family Law Clinic (253) 572-5134 |
For low-income clients representing themselves in all areas of family law (dissolution, temporary orders, parenting plans, paternity, custody, support, etc.). |
General Law Issues |
Lakewood Pro Bono Clinic at the Multicultural Self-Sufficiency Movement (MSM) (253) 584-5615 |
Both Korean and Russian translation available at MSM clinic. |
Getting Money from People who Owe You |
Small Claims Court $2,500 maximum (253) 798-7487 |
Courts presided over by a commissioner; individuals can represent themselves. |
Landlord Tenant Problem |
City of Tacoma Landlord Tenant Information and Assistance (253) 591-5000 or 311 |
Providing information and resources to both landlords and tenants to resolve disputes that arise under the Washington State Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RCW 59.18) and the Tacoma Rental Housing Code (TMC 1.95). |
Landlord Tenant Problem |
CLEAR (Coordinated Legal Education & Referral) (888) 201-1014 |
Free legal hotline directs you to legal resources - can sometimes take your case if you meet their service eligibility and priorities. |
Lawyer Referral |
Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association (253) 383-3432 |
Helps individuals connect with experienced legal help for a variety of issues. Charges a $40 fee for initial 30-minute consultation. |
Neighbor Encroaching on Your Property |
Washington Arbitration and Mediation (253) 627-3656 |
Brings parties together to negotiate an agreement. |
Neighbor Encroaching on Your Property |
City of Tacoma Building and Land Use (253) 591-5363 |
Can investigate complaints of encroachment in some cases. |
Power of Attorney |
Aging & Disability Resource Center (253) 798-4600 |
Free forms available. Simple to complete. |
Power of Attorney or Will |
Pierce County Bar Association (253) 383-3432 |
$75 for a will; $30 for durable power of attorney. |
Power of Attorney or Will |
CLEAR (Coordinated Legal Education & Referral) (888) 201-1014 |
Inexpensive wills and powers of attorney. |
Social Security or SSI |
CLEAR (Coordinated Legal Education & Referral) (888) 201-1014 |
Free legal hotline directs you to legal resources - can sometimes take your case if you meet their service eligibility and priorities. |
Social Security or SSI |
Your local congressman. Check local telephone directory or call ADRC at (253) 798-4600 or (800) 562-0332 |
Can investigate your complaint and help expedite service. |
Youth Law | TeamChild
(253) 274-9929
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Provides free civil legal services for youth, generally between the ages of 12-24. |
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