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Provides comprehensive legal assistance to help develop a secure parenting plan and navigate the process for obtaining Temporary Orders. Services are available to survivors of domestic violence, parents who need a parenting plan, individuals who have not yet filed anything in court, and participants who meet financial eligibility requirements *Please note: Attorneys do not represent clients in court.

Advocates for effective, humane, and therapeutic treatment in institutional settings. Facilities may include hospitals, assisted living facilities, nursing facilities, Residential Habilitation Centers, enhanced services facilities, and immigration detention facilities.

Helps family members work out a plan around an elder's healthcare, living arrangement, financial situation, communication and more.

Volunteer lawyers provide free, brief legal consultations. Come prepared with any papers related to your case. Call for more information about upcoming clinics, or view calendar online

Volunteer lawyers provide free, brief legal consultations. Come prepared with any papers related to your case. Call for more information about upcoming clinics, or view calendar online.

NWIRP takes on a variety of cases, representing people who are recent arrivals to the United States as well as those who have been in the country for many years.

Committed to protecting landlords' property rights and their ability to manage their rentals.

Investigates the extent to which individuals with disabilities retain their basic rights to make personal and financial decisions and how people in positions to assist them in exercising those rights respect, protect, and facilitate the individual’s expressed interests.

Whatcom County Recovery Court (formerly Drug Court) is to reduce crime and improve the quality of life and safety in our community by fostering long-term change in individuals living with a substance use disorder. Whatcom County Recovery Court provides intensive case management services to individuals living with a substance use disorder.

A wellness and strength based advocacy program for Nooksack community members who have suffered domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or elder abuse. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, or elder abuse contact the 24-hour phone line.

Department of Justice recognized provider of legal services including citizenship, green card replacement and renewal, employment authorization and more.

Family Recovery Court (FRC) is a voluntary & non-adversarial program offered as an alternative to the standard dependency case process. The collaborative FRC team serves each participant's individual needs. The team speeds access to substance use and mental health treatment services, parenting support, and other needed services. FRC increases the participants' accountability by holding frequent compliance hearings, dependency review hearings and requiring candor with the Court. The FRC Commissioner regularly review participant progress, talks with the participants regarding their struggles and successes, and provides rewards for progress and responses for rule infractions.

A point of entry to local, state and federal benefits and services for veterans. Services include burial assistance, compensation and pension assistance, employment assistance, health services, housing assistance, legal assistance, social service programs, temporary financial assistance, and transportation.

Tenants facing eviction can apply for free legal help from Northwest Justice Project and other local legal aid providers by calling the Eviction Defense line.

Provides information about the procedures and issues involved with obtaining a non-parental custody order for a relative or unrelated person (often grandparents, aunts/uncles, or family friends). A family law lawyer will assist clients with court documents and instruct them in representing themselves in court to obtain a non-parental custody order. Call for more information and to register.

Helps immigrants obtain United States Citizenship. NWIRP ensures that people with disabilities can attain U.S. citizenship, fights wrongful citizenship denials, represents people with criminal records who are still eligible for U.S. citizenship, and defends U.S. citizens who have been wrongfully placed in removal proceedings.

Operates statewide to investigate, advocate, and report on services to people with developmental disabilities. The program provides a range of services, including monitoring, information on rights and responsibilities, informal advocacy, and recommendations for changes in policy and procedures.

Clinic for residents of Whatcom County who are seniors, people with disabilities, and/or people with terminal illnesses who require assistance with simple will documents or need referral to a pro bono attorney.

An attorney will consult with clients on their debt issues, including debt collection, garnishment, medical debt and charity care

In partnership with Northwest Youth Services, LAW Advocates provides crucial legal support to the young people at the Ground Floor drop-in center. Weekly walk-in legal consultations can address housing issues, child custody matters, education-related concerns, and sealing criminal records.\nPlease note, legal advice on criminal matters is not provided.

Apply online for free legal help from NJP and other legal aid providers in your county, or call the CLEAR Hotline. Seniors (age 60 and over) can call CLEAR*Sr.

Serves to empower disabled advocates across the state of Washington to collaborate, strategize, and mobilize on Washington State legislation impacting individuals with disabilities.

Guarantees access to life-altering forms of immigration relief to children and youth who have been abandoned, abused or neglected by their parents.

A toll-free legal hotline for seniors (age 60 and over). Services are targeted to problems that affect basic needs such as housing, income, medical care and family safety. Due to limited resources, lawyers and paralegals are not able to assist every caller.

Free legal representation for parents involved in proceedings with Child Protective Services.