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,
- Learn about your options and next steps,
- Get help filling out legal forms,
- 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
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.
Yes! We are committed to making our services accessible.
We offer:
- Phone consultations (with other options available if needed)
- Interpreters for most languages, including ASL
- Disability accommodations
- Support for people without a safe space to talk
Just let us know your needs when you fill out the Legal Support Request Form or contact us directly.
Volunteer attorneys cannot:
- Represent you in court
- Help with criminal law (e.g., arrests, trials, warrants, charges, etc.)
- Provide help with non-legal matters (e.g., filling out benefits applications)
Each consultation lasts 30 minutes. In some cases, we may be able to offer longer appointments if needed.
We assist with civil legal issues — not criminal cases. Below are the main areas we cover:
Consumer
- Bankruptcy and debt help
- Credit and loan problems
- Contracts and warranties
- Unfair sales or collection practices
Education
- School access or discipline
- Issues in public or private schools
- Student financial aid
Employment
- Job discrimination
- Wage theft or unpaid wages
- Tax and EITC questions
- Agricultural worker rights
Family
- Divorce or separation
- Custody and visitation
- Adoption, name change, guardianship
- Domestic abuse and parental rights
Juvenile
- Emancipation
- Minor guardianship
- Neglect or abuse issues
- Juvenile delinquency
Health
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Disability or long-term care
- Private health insurance
- Children’s health coverage
Housing
- Tenant rights and evictions
- Public housing issues
- Discrimination in housing
- Mortgage or foreclosure problems
Income & Benefits
- Social Security (SSDI/SSI)
- Unemployment or Veterans benefits
- Food stamps (SNAP), TANF
Individual Rights
- Gender marker/name changes
- Disability or mental health rights
- Civil rights or discrimination
- Immigration/naturalization
- Expungement of criminal records
Other Legal Issues (Misc.)
- Wills and estate planning
- Protection orders
- Personal injury or medical malpractice
- Legal help for nonprofits
No. We are here to support 2SLGBTQIA+ community members with any civil legal issue, whether or not it’s directly related to your identity.
You can reach us by:
- Phone: (206) 483-2725 ext. 102
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.
