Justice System Navigation

Low-Income Legal Aid:

Name: Services: Contact Information: Hours: Accessing Resource:
NW Justice Project- CLEAR Legal services for qualified low-income individuals 1-888-201-1014 Phone lines are open M-F 9:10am-12:25pm For detailed information on accessing CLEAR, see the CLEAR Tool
Washington Law Help
  • Legal information and forms for individual
  • Many forms available in other languages
 www.washingtonlawhelp.org 24/7 Legal information available on a variety of issues
Benton-Franklin Legal Aid
  • Law help for qualifying low-income individuals
 418 N. Kellogg Street
Kennewick, WA 99336
509-734-9840		 M-F 8am-2pm To access services must be referred to by CLEAR

Crime-Victim Legal Services:

Name: Services: Contact Information: Hours: Accessing Resources:
Crime Victim Compensation
  • Financial support for victims of violent crimes
 Department of Labor & Industries
PO Box 44520
Olympia, WA 98504
.lni.wa.gov/ClaimsIns/CrimeVictims		 N/A For more information on accessing service, see the Crime Victim tool
SARC
  • Legal and medical advocacy to victims of sexual assault
 830 N. Columbia Center Blvd. Suite H
Kennewick, WA 99336
509-374-5391 (24 hour phone)		 M-F 8am-5pm Services are free to the public, phone is operated 24 hours a day
Domestic Violence Services
  • Legal Advocacy for victims of Domestic Violence
 3311 W Clearwater Ave C140
Kennewick, WA 99336
509-582-9841
http://dvsbf.org/		 M, Wed, Thurs, Fr 8:30-4pm, closed 1-1:30 daily.
Tues: 8:30-1		 Call to speak to a legal advocate
Crime Victim Service Center
  • Medical Advocacy
  • Legal Advocacy
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Library Resources
  • Crisis Line
  • Referral Services
  • Counseling
  • Therapy Referrals
  • Support Groups
 830 N. Columbia Center Blvd. Suite H
Kennewick, WA 99336
509-374-0130 or 888-9-VICTIM		 Available 24 hours a day Services are free of charge. Call for more information on accessing services

Immigration and Naturalization Services:

Name: Services: Contact Information: Hours: Accessing Services:
Catholic Charities of Spokane Consultation and assistance in the areas of:

  • Immigrant VISA petitions
  • Residency
  • Citizenship
  • Self-petitions for victims of domestic violence and crime
 Greg Cunningham- Director
12 E. 5th Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
509-455-4960
www.catholiccharitiesspokane.org/		 Call to make an appointment Call to make an appointment
USCIS Immigration and Naturalization Services Field Office located at:
415 North Third Street
Yakima, WA 98901
1-800-375-5283
http://www.uscis.gov/		 Call to make an appointment Call to make an appointment, or go online to find Immigration and Naturalization information and forms.
NW Immigrants’ Rights Project Provide a variety of immigration services to low-income individuals 121 Sunnyside Avenue
PO Box 270
Granger, WA 98932
509-570-0054		 M-F 8:30am-12pm, 1-4:30pm Call to make an appointment, does not accept walk-ins. For more information on accessing services, see the NWIRP Tool

Additional Legal Resources:

Name: Services: Contact Information: Hours: Accessing Resources:
Unemployment Law Project Assist individuals challenge a denial of unemployment benefits 35 West Main Avenue, Suite 370
Spokane, WA 99201
509-624-9178
800-940-9178
unemploymentlawproject.org/		 M-F 9am-5pm Telephone Helpline: Free information, advice, and referrals
Representation: Costs are $200 and a requested donation of 1 weeks of unemployment if successful. Call for more information

Benton-Franklin Law and Justice Services:

Name: Services: Contact Information: Hours: Accessing Services:
Benton-Franklin Juvenile JusticeCenter
  • Community Supervision Services
  • Intervention Services
  • Detention Services
 5606 W. Canal Drive, Suite 106
Kennewick, WA 99336
509-783-2151
http://www.co.benton.wa.us/pview.aspx?id=801&catID=45		 M-F 8am-5pm
Closed 12-1pm		 Most services are court appointed
Franklin County Clerk
  • Assists with certain legal documents
 1016 N. 4th Ave, 3rd Floor Room 306
Pasco, WA 99301
509-545-3525		 M-F 8:30am-Noon, 1-4pm For more information on accessing services, see the Franklin County Clerk Facilitator