ELAP is tracking several bills this Washington state legislative session to understand their potential impacts on our clients and other vulnerable people in King County. These are some of the key pieces of legislation we are watching: SB 5169 seeks to reduce trauma experienced by
Small claims court can be confusing, yet sometimes it’s the best path to solve small legal issues. For example, tenants sometimes need to take their landlord to small claims court over issues like withheld security deposits or unaddressed repairs. If you’re navigating small claims court,
Here is some information and answers to common questions about safety planning, especially for our immigrant communities. What is a safety plan?A safety plan is a community resource to help parents prepare for emergencies. The plan contains important documents and instructions for the care of
Happy 2025 from the ELAP staff team and our furry friends. We wish you a safe and peaceful upcoming year.
Everyone has legal rights in the United States, regardless of immigration status. If you are concerned about being separated from your children in the event of a deportation, we recommend reviewing the Immigration Safety Plan created by Legal Counsel for Youth & Children: in English
We are excited to announce this year’s Pro Bono Award Winners. ELAP’s annual Pro Bono Awards recognize outstanding volunteer contributions to our community’s legal needs. Our winners include attorneys, firms, judges, community partners, and individual justice champions. Congratulations to our winners: Pro Bono Attorney: Max
Dear supporters and friends, In this challenging time, ELAP’s work becomes even more vital as we strive to support low-income individuals and families, including undocumented community members, who depend on our advocacy and protection. Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in ELAP’s commitment
Some members of our staff team took a field trip this week! We had the opportunity to tour the Family Law Facilitator’s Office at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. King County’s Family Law Facilitators can provide people who don’t have a lawyer with
Si eres inquilino en la ciudad de Redmond, tienes protecciones en virtud de la Ordenanza 3091AM, que entró en vigor en 2022. He aquí un resumen de lo que debes saber sobre tus derechos como inquilino: Avisos de aumento del alquiler: Gastos de mudanza: Tasas
This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we want to lift up our nonprofit partners that provide critical services to ELAP clients. This includes: Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN) New Beginnings-Ending Domestic Violence LifeWire One-third of the people we serve are survivors of domestic violence. People fleeing
