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a message from our executive director

A message from our Executive Director

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

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A visit to the Family Law Facilitator’s Office

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

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Redmond Consejos para inquilinos

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

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DV Awareness Month

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

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What’s a Pay-or-Vacate Notice?

“I received a Pay-or-Vacate Notice from my landlord. What do I do now?” This is a frequent question we get from tenants in King County. It can feel scary and intimidating to receive this type of notice. ELAP is here to help renters understand their

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Kirkland Tenant Tips

If you are a renter in the city of Kirkland, you have protections under Ordinance O-4810. Here’s a summary of what you should know about your rights as a tenant: Rent increase notices: Move-in fees: Good to know: What to do next or how to

august is national make a will month

National Make a Will Month

August is National Make a Will Month. If you don’t have a legal will, this is a great reminder to get your paperwork in order. A will is a legally binding document that outlines your wishes after your death on important things like distribution of

Good to know

Immigration & Asylum Update

The demand for immigration services is affecting many nonprofits in our region, including ELAP. The immigration court system is swamped nationally and locally. Washington state has a backlog of nearly 50,000 immigration cases so far in 2024, up from 35,000 total in 2023, according to

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Redmond Tenant Tips

If you are a renter in the city of Redmond, you have protections under Ordinance 3091AM, which took effect in 2022. Here’s a summary of what you should know about your rights as a tenant: Rent increase notices: Move-in fees: Late fees: Good to know:

Seeking board members

Openings for Board Members

Join our Board of Directors to help lead ELAP’s strategic vision. We are seeking a diverse pool of candidates with varied professional and community experience.  If you are passionate about access to civil legal aid, you may be a great candidate! Our Board meets virtually

Our immigration clinics are currently full. For other legal matters
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