HOUSING JUSTICE FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY RESIDENTS
Are you facing eviction? We can help.
HOUSING JUSTICE PROJECT (HJP) SERVICES
Snohomish County Legal Services (SCLS) Housing Justice Project (HJP) attorneys provide FREE legal services to low-income residents of Snohomish County. HJP attorneys can guide you on tenant rights, explain your options, represent you in eviction proceedings and give you various resources.
HJP also provides tenants help with eviction notices, move-out issues, repairs, tenancy disputes, habitability, illegal lockouts, utility shutoffs, past evictions on your record and more.
The SCLS HJP department created an in-depth, 18 page informational packet to help tenants at-risk of eviction or currently facing eviction. If you would like a printed copy of the packet, you can pick one up during our HJP Clinic hours at the Snohomish County Courthouse or contact our offices at 425-258-9283, ext.0 or email us at information@snocolegal.org and we will mail you a copy.
For more information, download this HJP Brochure.
***Please note, services are not guaranteed***
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Prior to receiving legal services, you will be asked to complete an Intake paperwork to determine if you are eligible for HJP services. Your privacy is our priority. All legal matters are handled with the utmost confidentiality.
*Completing the application for legal services does not guarantee services
Online Application – You can complete our intake paperwork online at this link SCLS HJP Intake.
Print Application – Print and complete the attached intake form HJP Intake (Print). Then, take a picture or scan it and email it back to Information@snocolegal.org.
Visit Our HJP walk-up Clinic – located at the Snohomish County Superior Court.
The HJP clinic is open from 9:00AM – 11:00AM, Monday-Friday.
In-person (by appointment) – contact our office if you need assistance at (425) 258-9283 ex. 0
By Email: information@snocolegal.org
Please include your name, contact information and message about your housing situation
By Phone: (425) 258-9283 ex. 0,
Monday-Friday 9:30AM – 4:00PM
If you receive a voicemail prompt, please leave your first and last name, phone number, and a brief message regarding your housing issue, and the next available staff member will contact you as soon as they are able.
*Due to the high demand for legal services if you do not include any information about your legal situation you may not receive a callback.
HOUSING JUSTICE PROJECT CLINICS
All HJP clinics operate on a “First Come, First Served”. Priority goes to those with an Unlawful Detainer Action (UDA)(eviction) hearing that day or other urgent matters. If you are not able to meet with an attorney, you may be asked to come back another day.
Snohomish County Superior Courthouse HJP Clinic
3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett, WA 98201
located in Room 1-537, down the hallway on the first floor, past Department 1E
Monday through Friday 9:00 AM– 11:00 AM *except holidays and office closures
Remote Virtual (ZOOM) HJP Clinic
Every Friday from 1:00PM – 3:30 PM via zoom
*except holidays and office closures
You can find more information on SCLS Events Calendar.
APPOINTED COUNSEL PROGRAM (ACP)
“Appointed Counsel Program” refers to the right of a tenant to have a lawyer to help in their defense, even if they cannot afford to pay for an attorney. SCLS is proud to be one of the first agencies authorized to provide free attorneys to qualifying tenants.
Visit our APPOINTED COUNSEL PROGRAM page to learn more, or fill out our intake form in the link below.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
What if English isn’t my first language?
We have virtual interpreter services available for free of charge. You will not have to pay for any interpreter services.
Am I eligible for SCLS legal services?
To be eligible, you must:
1. Be a resident of Snohomish County or your prior housing situation occurred in Snohomish County
2. Low income
3. Have a legal problem regarding your housing
What if I do not qualify for legal services?
We may refer you to another organization and/or provide you with instructions for how to find an attorney and/or provide you with other resources.
Can you provide me with full representation?
We only provide full representation through our Appointed Counsel Program. This program is very specific. Please visit our Appointed Counsel page for more information.
Can you help with rental assistance?
Our office does not currently give financial assistance to renters. But we can provide you with a list of organizations that may be able to give you some assistance.
If you need rental assistance, contact 2-1-1
Can you help me evict someone?
No, our team helps people maintain their housing.
What if I am having problems with my roommate/household member?
Contact our office so our team can advise you of your options.
What should I bring with me when I speak with an attorney?
Please bring your lease agreement, any paperwork (notices, court documents, etc.) from the landlord or the landlord’s attorney, sheriff documents, letters or emails to or from the landlord or landlord’s attorney and photos if applicable. Anything else that may be relevant to your situation.
Can my friend or family member come with me to meet with an attorney?
Generally, the meeting will be between the client and attorney alone without other people present due to attorney-client privilege. They may be asked to wait outside the meeting room.
OTHER RESOURCES
Snohomish County Superior Court
Snohomish County Superior Court Library
Snohomish County Superior Court Forms
Snohomish County Local Court Rules
Washington State Superior Court Forms
Washington State Courts Information
Revised Code of Washington (RCW)
Residential Landlord-Tenant Act
Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act
additional legal services
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