Introduction

The Eastside Legal Assistance Program (ELAP) is a non-profit organization providing civil legal assistance to low income residents of East and Northeast King County. Since opening its doors in 1990, ELAP has assisted more than 35,000 people. ELAP's attorneys have volunteered more than 10,000 hours of legal service to community residents through its programs.

Among the most unique of agency's programs is the Domestic Violence Legal Fund (DVLF) which serves all of King County. Upon referral from a variety of domestic violence agencies, ELAP provides representation for those unable to hire a private attorney until temporary orders are in place.

In addition to the DVLF, the agency provides many other services to low income residents of East and Northeast King County including:

• General Law, Family Law & Domestic Violence Clinics
  Free consultations with volunteer attorneys in Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland and Bothell clinics.

• Direct (pro bono) Representation
  Free representation by a volunteer attorney to eligible low income clients screened through the clinic process.

• Client Plus
  Assistance by volunteer attorneys in addition to that received in clinic and workshops without actual representation.

• The Wills Project
  Simple wills, Durable Powers of Attorney and Directive to Physicians provided by volunteer attorneys.

• Self-Help Divorce Workshops
  Workshops are held monthly for individuals who are seeking uncontested divorces. These provide procedural information and the preparation of paperwork.

• Lecture Series
  Monthly lectures are held at local Senior and Community centers. Volunteer attorneys discuss estate planning and other legal issues.

• Phone Referrals
  People who do not need legal assistance are referred to other social service agencies and those who need legal services but do not qualify for low income aid are referred to other appropriate agencies.

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For more information, call ELAP at 425.747.7274.