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Justice is out of reach for the majority of people struggling to survive poverty. The alliance for equal justice is working to change that reality.

The Alliance for Equal Justice�is Washington's network of organizations providing civil legal aid to those with nowhere else to turn. Formed to coordinate and foster collaboration to expand access to justice, the Alliance unites organizations providing and supporting critical legal services to those in need.

Legal aid reduces homelessness, domestic violence, and economic insecurity. And by helping thousands of households sustain steady employment, housing, and benefits, legal aid stabilizes and stimulates our state's economy.

Volunteer lawyer helps woman get rental deposit returned

A Spanish-monolingual single mother in Douglas County sought legal help when her landlord would not return her rental deposit upon moving out. The landlord did not provide notice to the woman about why the deposit was being withheld and repeatedly delayed in returning the money when the woman inquired with him.... [Read More]

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