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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 of Washington state is a 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.

Family faces homelessness and stolen property

A Whatcom county family sought legal help when they were illegally locked out of their apartment. Only a few weeks after moving in, their landlord demanded additional fees not called for in their lease. When they could not pay, the landlord locked them out with all of their belongings still inside.... [Read More]

Filed in: Housing, Family Safety and Stability, Children County: Whatcom County