VAWA – Resources for Private Immigration Attorneys and Pro Bono Resources

Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 10:19 am

Finding a Private Attorney [1]:

• American Association of Immigration Lawyers -Washington Chapter: www.ailawa.org/
  • You may also search for an immigration attorney, by city and state, at AILA’s immigration lawyer search page: www.ailalawyer.com/
• Washington State Bar Association: www.wsba.org/
  • To check the credentials of the private attorney instructions are here: https://www.atg.wa.gov/immigration-services
• Latino Bar Association of Washington (LBAW): www.lbaw.org/

Statewide list of Nonprofit immigration resources:

• National Immigration Legal Services Directory (For a Full list of Non-profit services): https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/legaldirectory/search?state=WA

Nonprofit Immigration Assistance:

• Colectivo Legal del Pueblo: https://colectivalegal.org/
  • (206) 931-1514
• KCBA Lawyer Referral: https://www.kcba.org/For-the-Public/Hire-a-Lawyer/Immigration-Law
  • Phone: (206) 267-7010
• LGBTQ LEGAL CLINIC (QLAW): https://www.qlawfoundation.org/lgbtq-legal-clinic.html
  • Phone: 206-235-7235
• Neighborhood Legal Clinics program: http://www.kcba.org/kcba/pbs/print_view.aspx?PrintCode=nlc
  • Phone: 206- 267-7070
• ReWA: https://www.rewa.org/services/naturalization-and-legal-services/
  • Phone: 206-721-8458
• Latino Bar Association of Washington Clinic:https://www.lbaw.org/clinics/
  • clinics@sgb-law.com
• Lutheran Community Services Northwest: https://lcsnw.org/our-impact/
  • Phone:  206-694-5700

DV Resources ^[2]

Domestic Violence Hotlines:

• Domestic Violence Hotline (Washington) 1-800-562-6025
• Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673
• Sexual Assault Support Group (360) 336-9591
• Washington State Crime Victim Advocacy  1-800-822-1067

Database of Resources:

• 2-1-1 or dial 1-877-211-9274
• https://search.wa211.org/
  • free confidential community service and your one-stop connection to the local services you need, from utility assistance, food, housing, health, child care, after school programs, elder care, crisis intervention and much more

King County DV Agencies:

• New Beginnings –  206-522-9472
• Northwest Family Life – 206-363-9601
• Jubilee Women’s Center – 206-324-1244 
• Jewish Family Services-  206-861-3159
• Lifewire – 425-746-1940
• API Chaya – 206-325-0325
• YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish –  206-461-4882
• Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN) –  425-656-7867
• Korean Women’s Association – 253-535-4202

North of Seattle DV Agencies:

• Skagit Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services
  • Hotline (888) 336-9591
  • Provides confidential assistance for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, rape, child sexual abuse, stalking, elder abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment. Services include crisis intervention, emergency shelter, advocacy-based counseling, legal, medical and social services advocacy, support groups, children’s advocacy and community education and prevention. All services are confidential and free. Find out more about our services here.
• Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County
  • Hotline (425-252-2873)
  • Provides free and confidential services:  emergency shelter, legal advocacy, support groups and domestic violence education.

^[1] The Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (“NWIRP”) does not endorse any of these organizations or attorneys. Additionally, NWIRP does not participate in, nor is it responsible for, the representation decisions or performance of the organizations and/or attorneys. This list of resources are in no particular order.

^[2] The Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (“NWIRP”) does not endorse any of these organizations. Additionally, NWIRP does not participate in, nor is it responsible for, the representation decisions or performance of the organizations. This list of resources are in no particular order. These resources should not be used with urgent or imminent danger. If you are in urgent danger call 911 immediately.