Free limited legal advice and referrals from an attorney on civil (non-criminal) legal problems, mostly by phone, for King County residents or anyone with a legal issue in King County. Appointments last 30 to 60 minutes depending on the clinic. There are general clinics plus clinics for debt/bankruptcy, family law, immigration and federal civil rights. The clinics do not represent you in court or help outside the appointment. CHECK FIRST: KCBA has paused new applications and plans to reopen them on Monday 19 October 2026; waits for an appointment are currently about 2 to 8 weeks. No income limit is listed. Services: free attorney appointments for limited legal advice and referrals
Where: Most clinics are by phone. A few in-person clinics are offered in Kent, Burien and some Seattle clinics; the location is given when you book.
Hours: No live scheduling line is listed. Apply with the online intake form or leave an appointment-request voicemail; a scheduler calls you back. KCBA has paused new applications and plans to reopen them on Monday 19 October 2026 (page checked 15 October 2026). Reported waits for an appointment on 13 October 2026: about 2-4 weeks for general, debt/bankruptcy, immigration and federal civil rights clinics, 3-5 weeks for Loren Miller clinics, 6-8 weeks for family law. Most clinics are by phone.
Languages: Interpreter services are available on request for all clinics. KCBA has brochures in Amharic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Tigrinya and Vietnamese. Ask for an interpreter when you book.
Accessibility: Telephonic format removes transportation barriers; online intake form alternative to phone
Cost: Free
Who can use: King County residents, or anyone with a legal issue in King County. No income limit is listed. Civil legal issues only. You get limited advice and referrals, not court representation. Young people: a state directory lists age 16 or older, or with a parent or guardian; confirm with KCBA when you apply.