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| The Seattle University School of Law newsletter recently highlighted KCBA volunteer Alex Kain for her pro bono work. Be sure to read all about Alex and her work with the Neighborhood Legal Clinics on the Seattle University website. A big thank you to Alex for her time and dedication to pro bono! . . . → Read More: KCBA volunteer Alex Kain highlighted for her pro bono work! Today, the Washington State Supreme Court decided in the case, Jafar v. Webb, that General Rule (GR) 34 requires courts to waive all fees and costs for individuals who are determined indigent. In this case, the petitioner filed a parenting plan action in Snohomish Count y Superior Court and a motion under GR 34 to . . . → Read More: GREAT WIN FOR EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE! 
Congratulations to Ron Mattson! KCBA’s Pro Bono Services is proud to name Ron Mattson as its Volunteer of the Month for May. With more than 20 years of service, Ron Mattson is a longtime volunteer with the King County Bar Association’s Pro Bono Services programs. Mattson has volunteered with four different volunteer programs and . . . → Read More: May 2013 Volunteer of the Month: Ron Mattson 
The King County Bar Association is grateful to have an incredible network of volunteers supporting the Neighborhood Legal Clinics. Our volunteers offer their time and expertise to support those facing a legal issue who might not otherwise have access to the legal system. In recognition of their dedication, KCBA invites all of our NLC . . . → Read More: Cheers to the NLC Volunteers 
By: Harry Higgins, HJP Kent Program Coordinator & Riana Nolet, NLC Program Manager The Housing Justice Project and Neighborhood Legal Clinics are happy to welcome the city of SeaTac as one of our newest community partners. HJP/Kent is a homelessness prevention clinic that provides volunteer attorneys to help low-income tenants facing eviction matters. Our . . . → Read More: City of SeaTac Supports Pro Bono Services 
This training is open to current KCBA Pro Bono Services Volunteers only. Here’s a free no-hassle opportunity to learn useful practice tips from experienced practitioners on focused family law topics. These trainings are designed with the new/newer attorney in mind and go beyond the initial trainings covered by the family law pro bono programs. Date: Tuesday, April . . . → Read More: “Focus on Family Law” Training: Overview of the Domestic Violence Prevention Act 
By: Harry Higgins, HJP Kent Program Coordinator & Riana Nolet, NLC Program Manager The Housing Justice Project and Neighborhood Legal Clinics proudly welcome the city of Tukwila as one of our newest community partners. HJP/Kent is a homelessness prevention clinic that provides volunteer attorneys to help low-income tenants facing eviction matters. Our volunteers help . . . → Read More: KCBA Pro Bono Services Joins Forces with the City of Tukwila 
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In 2012, over 1,300 volunteer legal professionals provided 41,053 hours worth of free civil legal services valued at $7.8 million to assist 10,398 King County residents. A big thank you to our volunteers and donors for making this possible.
Posted By: Adelaine Clapp, KCBA. Pro Bono Services . . . → Read More: Pro Bono Services 2012 Numbers Are In! It is yet another busy night at the clinic. Your second client of the night, Larry Latepayer, arrives wearing a freshly pressed three-piece charcoal gray suit. He sits down and unbuttons his jacket, pulling an envelope out of his inside pocket and hands it to you, saying, “I need to know what I can . . . → Read More: Dealing with Debt Collection: Time-Barred Debts The schedule is full at the clinic tonight. Debby Debtor, your first client of the night, collapses into the chair across from you at the table serving as your makeshift desk for your shift. She fishes a battered file folder from her bag, dropping it onto the table with a thud, papers spilling out and . . . → Read More: Dealing with Debt Collection: Pre-Judgment Remedies |
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