What We Do
NJP provides free legal information, advice, and representation to low-income Washingtonians on legal issues that affect housing, family, income, and safety.
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Legal Services We Provide
The need for legal aid is great, and we work hard to help as many people as we can. The type of legal service depends on the client’s needs, their legal problem, and the resources available.
- Legal information and forms
- Advice or brief services from an attorney over the phone
- Full legal representation from an attorney in court
- Referrals to other legal and social services providers
When the state agency refused to evaluate my mom for Medicaid eligibility, our NJP attorney reviewed the relevant laws and our documents. The agency had made a mistake not us. Our lawyer called the agency and sent a letter. They approved everything! My mom could safely discharge from the hospital into an Adult Family Home. Our attorney made everything possible.
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Legal Problems We Solve
NJP handles a broad range of civil (non-criminal) legal issues.
Consumer Rights
- Medical debt
- Abusive collection agency practices
- Bankruptcy
Education Rights & Youth
- Special education
- School discipline
- Disability discrimination & accommodations
Eviction & Housing
- Unlawful evictions
- Discrimination and poor housing conditions
- Rights of people living in vehicles or outside
Family & Personal Safety
- Domestic violence protection orders
- Child custody and divorce
- Protection for survivors of sexual assault
Foreclosure
- Foreclosures caused by missed mortgage payments, unpaid property taxes, HOA debts
- Assistance applications
- Scams targeting homeowners
Medical-Legal Partnerships
- Partner with healthcare teams to identify and remove legal barriers to patient’s health
- Address patient’s legal issues for housing, insurance, income, safety, and benefits
Public Benefits
- Medicaid and health insurance coverage
- Food, welfare, and income maintenance
- Long-term care denials and reductions of services
Reentry Legal Services
- Legal financial obligations
- Driver’s license reinstatements
- Vacating criminal records
Barriers to Employment
- Wrongful terminations
- Sexual harassment and discrimination on the job
- Rights to wages and working conditions
In deciding whether to take on a case we focus on what matters most: the benefit to the client and their community of having legal aid by their side.
Scott Crain, Director of Advocacy, NJP
NJP manages this free online library of legal information. Find attorney-reviewed fast facts and guides and hundreds of court forms and sample letters on civil legal issues, in multiple languages.
Communities We Serve
Our services are available to low-income people of all identities, languages, backgrounds and locations across Washington. We also have teams of legal experts dedicated to communities who face unique legal challenges.
Farmworkers
- Defend labor rights
- Combat discrimination, workforce displacement, vilence and sexual harassment
- Provide outreach, education, and legal representation
Native Communities
- Provide culturally responsive legal services
- Protect family stability, secure housing, and education rights
- Protect Indian income and land
- Promote tribal justice systems.
People with Disabilities
Combat discrimination in:
- housing,
- education,
- healthcare, and
- the workplace.
Seniors
- Protect benefits and housing, including in long-term care facilities
- Fight fraud and identity theft
Veterans
- Reverse veteran’s benefit denials
- Get the disability ratings and discharge upgrades veterans have earned
Open to all
Access to justice shouldn’t depend on your income, who you are, what language you speak, or whether you live in a city apartment or off a rural road. We work to make justice accessible to all, including all genders, geographies, and generations.
Making an impact across Washington State
28,310
Clients & family members receiving direct legal services
in 2025
$53.8M
Home equity saved through foreclosure prevention
in 2025
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