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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

Happy New Year!

Happy 2025 from the ELAP staff team and our furry friends. We wish you a safe and peaceful upcoming year.

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Know your rights on immigration

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

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Congrats to Our Pro Bono Award Winners

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

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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

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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

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