Legal Aid
Legal Services
NW JUSTICE LEGAL CLINICS
First come, first serve basis
COVID-19 UPDATE:
Please call this number and make an appointment!
360-225-4310
Wednesdays 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Family Health Center
1251 Lewis River Rd., # D, Woodland, WA
Print legal documents for free.
https://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/
CLEAR Hotline | Northwest Justice Project
Schedule an appointment with an attorney.
Be proactive in your legal case.
(Recommended you are prepared before coming to your visit with your legal representative).
360-357-2129
This site includes a statewide directory of courts, including
addresses and phone numbers, court rules, forms and
information about assistance with legal research from the
state law library.
(Note: that this office cannot offer any legal advice).
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Obtaining a Certificate of Discharge to restore civil rights
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Download the Criminal History & Criminal Records brochure PDF
Vinelink - Victims Rights to Know
Updating via text, call, or email the crime victims of their offenders release date or sentence change. As well as providing families of their incarcerated loved ones release and or sentence changes.
Disqualifying Crimes - Background Checks Requirements
View a list of criminal convictions and pending charges that automatically disqualify an individual to have unsupervised access to adults or minors who are receiving services in a program.
Northwest Justice Project - Please Watch Out for Future Clinics!
No clinics are currently scheduled.
Unlawful Employment Discrimination
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
"The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. It is also illegal to discriminate against a person because the person complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit."
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Links:
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Employees & Job Applicants
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Laws & Guidance
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Other Employment Issues
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State and Local Agencies
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Find your local Field Office
Human Rights Commission
"The mission of the Washington State Human Rights Commission is to prevent and eliminate discrimination through the fair application of the law, the efficient use of resources, and the establishment of productive partnerships in the community." -
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Employment Discrimination
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Fair Housing Discrimination
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Public Accommodation Discrimination
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Credit & Insurance
Crime Victims
Crime Victim Service Center
888-288-9221
Children's Justice & Advocacy Center of Cowlitz County
784 14th Ave., Longview, WA
360-353-3933
Child Protective Services | DSHS
Main: 360-501-2601
Intake:888-713-6115
Reception: 800-281-2372
After Hours: 800-562-5624
Crime Victim Advocacy Program/Emergency Support Shelter
(CVAP) 360-703-3762
To speak with a crime victims advocate please call during the hours of 9 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday.
Advocates are available to talk with 24/7 over the phone.
Address: 1330 11th Ave., Longview, WA
360-425-1176
Legal Assistance
Advocates are available to talk with 24/7 over the phone.
Address: 11th and Broadway, 1024 Broadway 98632 Longview , WA
Phone: 360 414-5212
Court Facilitator (Family Law)
The Court Facilitator assists unrepresented parties work their way through the legal system to move their case to resolution. Certain final paperwork MUST be reviewed by the Facilitator or a family law attorney before those matters can be put on the docket for final hearing per CCLCR 92.
Address: 312 SW 1st Ave. Room 233 Kelso, WA 98626
Phone: 360-577-3016
Due to COVID-19, the Courthouse Facilitator is unavailable until further notice.
The Prosecuting Attorney participates in efforts to reform and improve the administration of criminal justice and stimulate efforts to remedy inadequacies or injustice in substantive or procedural law.
Address: Hall of Justice 312 SW 1st Ave. First Floor
Kelso, WA 98626
Phone: 360-577-3080
Fax: 360-414-9121
Low-income residents of Cowlitz or Wahkiakum counties, or non-residents who have a civil legal matter that is filed in Cowlitz or Wahkiakum counties can utilize free services.
Address: 1338 Commerce Avenue, Suite C (Lower Level) Longview WA 98632
Phone: 360-425-2579
Fax: 888-234-4665