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In need of legal assistance? Check out the links below!
Department of Justice Pride
The recognized organization for all GLBT employees in all Department of Justice Offices, Boards, and Divisions; the BOP, DEA, FBI, USMS, INS, OJP, and USAO; and contractors in any of these components.
Phone: (206) 296-7592
TTY: (206) 296-7596
King County Office of Civil Rights works to eliminate unlawful discrimination through education, mediation, and enforcement that is responsive to a diverse King County.
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund
Western Regional Office
(213) 382-7600
Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.
Lawyer Referral and Volunteer Legal Services
(206) 623-2551
Legal Voice
(206) 621-7691
TTY: (206) 521-4317
Toll-Free: 1-866-259-7720
As an action-oriented, diverse organization, Legal Voice is committed to securing and protecting the rights of all women, making lasting changes through legislation and litigation designed to have a far-reaching public impact, and by empowering women with knowledge about their legal rights.
National LGBT Bar Association
(202) 637-7661
Promotes justice in and through the legal profession for the LGBT community in all its diversity. The LGBT Bar aspires to improve the quality of life for LGBT legal practitioners until the time that LGBT legal professionals are recognized without discrimination, stigma or negative bias.
QLaw: the GLBT Bar Association of Washington
The GLBT Bar Association of Washington is an association of GLBT legal professionals and their friends. QLaw serves as a voice for GLBT lawyers and other legal professionals in the state of Washington on issues relating to diversity and equality in the legal profession, in the courts, and under the law.
(206) 235-7235
The GLBT Bar Association Foundation of Washington exists to bridge the divide between the GLBT community and legal professionals. Through its programs, the Foundation seeks to educate the public and the courts about GLBT legal issues and empower community members though informed access to the legal and judicial systems.
A program of the QLaw Foundation, the Legal Clinic provides access to free legal advice for GLBT folks. The clinic is held on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 7 - 9 pm. Call on Tuesdays from 12 - 3 pm to make an appointment.
Seattle Office for Civil Rights
(206) 220-7900
Enforces City, State and Federal anti-discrimination laws. Protected classes for Employment Discrimination through the Seattle Office for Civil Rights include sexual orientation and gender identity. Also develops anti-discrimination programs and policies for the City of Seattle.
Volunteer Attorneys for People with AIDS
(206) 267-7025
Legal services and referrals.
Washington State Human Rights Commission
1-800-233-3247
The mission of the Washington State Human Rights Commission is to eliminate and prevent discrimination through the fair application of the law, the efficient use of resources, and the establishment of productive partnerships in the community.
