Legal Assistance offered at Benton Franklin Legal Aid Society

5219 West Clearwater Avenue, Suite 5A, Kennewick, WA 99336

Eligibility

People who have an income of 200% below poverty level. Does not assist with criminal cases, parental rights, or adoptions.

Hours

M-Th, 9am-2pm.

(509) 221-1824

Voice

https://bflegalaid.org/legal-aid-application/

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Visit website and fill out legal aid application. The applicant usually gets a call within a business day. Call office number for more details.

Fees

There may be a small fee in some cases. Call for details.

Service area

Franklin, WA
Benton, WA

Description

Provides free legal assistance for low-income individuals who would otherwise be denied access to the legal system because of the inability to pay. Potential clients are screened to determine income and case eligibility. Referrals are made to local attorneys who volunteer their time. Provides legal assistance with the following: Family Law (includes family law class to anyone who is seeking help in having their family law court documents reviewed), Debtor-Creditor, Bankruptcy, Social Security/ Disability, Wills/Power of Attorneys, Guardianship, Landlord/Tenant, Child Support, Immigration, and Protection Order. * Does not assist with: Criminal matters (of any kind including traffic infractions), Termination of Parental Rights, or Adoptions.

What's Here

Paternity Suits Tenant Rights Information/Counseling Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Orders Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders Divorce Assistance Living Wills Child Custody/Visitation Assistance Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution General Legal Aid Will Preparation Assistance Landlord Rights Information/Counseling Welfare Rights Assistance Emancipation of Minors Eviction Prevention Assistance Child Support Assistance/Enforcement Crime Victim/Witness Related No Contact Orders Legal Counseling

Providing organization

Benton Franklin Legal Aid Society

Legal assistance provided at no charge for low-income persons who would otherwise be denied access to the legal system because of the inability to pay. Potential clients are screened to determine income and case eligibility. Referrals are made to local attorneys who volunteer their time.