2SLGBTQIA+ Legal Clinic
We provide free 30-minute phone consultations with volunteer attorneys for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals across Washington State. Appointments are held on the 1st Friday and 3rd Monday of each month.
These consultations can help you:
- Understand your legal issue, Â
- Learn about your options and next steps, Â
- Get help filling out legal forms, Â
- Receive legal resources or referrals.
Please note: Our volunteer attorneys cannot represent you in court or handle your case directly.
How to get a consultation
Make sure your issue is a civil legal matter.
Fill out our Legal Support Request form.
This form helps us collect your contact information and a few details about your legal concern. Once you submit it, we’ll send you a confirmation email with the estimated wait time for the next steps.
Complete the full intake form after we’ve processed the Support Request.
After we review your request, you’ll receive an email with a link to our Legal Consultation Intake Form. In this form, you will:
• Share basic information about yourself (for grant and reporting purposes only — it won’t affect your access to services)
• Choose a preferred clinic date and time
• Select the legal issue that best describes your situation
• Describe your legal issue in detail
• Let us know if there are any upcoming deadlines
• List anyone else involved in the issue (the “adverse party”)
Wait for your appointment confirmation.
Once your intake is reviewed and we schedule your consultation; we’ll send you an email with your appointment details. Once your intake is reviewed and we schedule your consultation; we’ll send you an email with your appointment details.
(Optional) Share documents with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Each consultation lasts 30 minutes. In some cases, we may be able to offer longer appointments if needed.Â
We assist with civil legal issues — not criminal cases. Below are the main areas we cover:Â
ConsumerÂ
- Bankruptcy and debt helpÂ
- Credit and loan problemsÂ
- Contracts and warrantiesÂ
- Unfair sales or collection practicesÂ
EducationÂ
- School access or disciplineÂ
- Issues in public or private schoolsÂ
- Student financial aidÂ
EmploymentÂ
- Job discriminationÂ
- Wage theft or unpaid wagesÂ
- Tax and EITC questionsÂ
- Agricultural worker rightsÂ
FamilyÂ
- Divorce or separationÂ
- Custody and visitationÂ
- Adoption, name change, guardianshipÂ
- Domestic abuse and parental rightsÂ
JuvenileÂ
- EmancipationÂ
- Minor guardianshipÂ
- Neglect or abuse issuesÂ
- Juvenile delinquencyÂ
HealthÂ
- Medicaid/MedicareÂ
- Disability or long-term careÂ
- Private health insuranceÂ
- Children’s health coverageÂ
HousingÂ
- Tenant rights and evictionsÂ
- Public housing issuesÂ
- Discrimination in housingÂ
- Mortgage or foreclosure problemsÂ
Income & BenefitsÂ
- Social Security (SSDI/SSI)Â
- Unemployment or Veterans benefitsÂ
- Food stamps (SNAP), TANFÂ
Individual RightsÂ
- Gender marker/name changesÂ
- Disability or mental health rightsÂ
- Civil rights or discriminationÂ
- Immigration/naturalizationÂ
- Expungement of criminal recordsÂ
Other Legal Issues (Misc.)Â
- Wills and estate planningÂ
- Protection ordersÂ
- Personal injury or medical malpracticeÂ
- Legal help for nonprofitsÂ
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Volunteer attorneys cannot:Â
- Represent you in courtÂ
- Help with criminal law (e.g., arrests, trials, warrants, charges, etc.)Â
- Provide help with non-legal matters (e.g., filling out benefits applications)Â
Yes! We are committed to making our services accessible.Â
We offer:Â
- Phone consultations (with other options available if needed)Â
- Interpreters for most languages, including ASLÂ
- Disability accommodationsÂ
- Support for people without a safe space to talkÂ
Just let us know your needs when you fill out the Legal Support Request Form or contact us directly.Â
Many of our volunteer attorneys are members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. They also receive specialized training on legal issues commonly faced by 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, ensuring a supportive and affirming experience.Â
No. We are here to support 2SLGBTQIA+ community members with any civil legal issue, whether or not it’s directly related to your identity.Â
You can reach us by:Â Â
- Phone:Â (206) 483-2725 ext. 102Â
Please note that this is not a hotline. If you cannot reach us, please leave a detailed voicemail and a staff member will respond within 2-3 business days.Â
