Legal Assistance offered at Benton Franklin Legal Aid
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
Languages
Spanish, Asian languages, Arabic, American Sign Language
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
Other Information
Languages
- Spanish
- American Sign Language
- Asian languages
- Arabic
Payment Options
- Free
- Low-Cost/Sliding Scale
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
General Legal AidTenant Rights Information/CounselingChild Custody/Visitation AssistanceEviction Prevention AssistanceLiving WillsWelfare Rights AssistanceChild Support Assistance/EnforcementWill Preparation AssistanceLandlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionPaternity SuitsElder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining OrdersLandlord Rights Information/CounselingDomestic Violence Protective/Restraining OrdersEmancipation of MinorsLegal CounselingDivorce AssistanceCrime Victim/Witness Related No Contact Orders
Providing organization
Benton Franklin Legal Aid
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.
