Legal Services

PLEASE NOTE:

At this time, we are extremely short-staffed and are not taking on new cases. See below for a list of community resources that may be able to help you with your legal need.

You can also call our 24/7 DV Hotline at 253-383-2593 to get help with safety planning or other community resources from a trained Advocate. If you are in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1.

If you are still interested in our program, please use the link below to complete a legal services interest form. You will be placed on a waiting list and an Advocate will follow up with you as soon as a spot opens up on our case load. We thank you for your patience while we hire new staff. For assistance, please fill out this form.

24/7 DV Hotline (general DV information, safety planning, community resources - NOT a legal aid line): 253-383-2593

Tacomaprobono Community Lawyers – Free Civil Legal Aid

CLEAR Hotline | Northwest Justice Project (nwjustice.org)
Pierce County Family Justice Center, WA | Official Website

Family Law | Pierce County, WA - Official Website (piercecountywa.gov)

Comprehensive Legal Support

Our program is focused on helping survivors of intimate partner violence understand and navigate the civil legal system, including domestic violence protection orders and family law cases that are in Pierce County Superior Court. We do not provide legal services in criminal cases or other areas of civil law. We are not able to assist with cases outside the jurisdiction of Pierce County Superior Court. We also help with applications for the Washington State Address Confidentiality Program.

Our program can help you:

· Understand your legal options

· Determine your next legal step

· Provide documents relevant to your legal action

· Navigate the legal system

· Provide limited court support

· Gain knowledge and resources to represent yourself

· Access attorney consultation when appropriate and available