Legal Services
HOURS/LOCATION
9:00-3:00pm Monday-Thursday,
9:00-12:00pm Friday
About Legal Services
The YWCA Legal Program helps survivors of intimate partner violence understand and navigate the civil legal system, including domestic violence protection orders and family law cases that are in Pierce County Superior Court. Our advocates can help with divorce/legal separation, child custody/parenting plans, child support, spousal maintenance, modifications, contempt, paternity, address confidentiality program, protection orders and safety planning.
Additional Resources
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Crystal Judson Family Justice Center 253-798-4166
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Tacomaprobono Community House 253-572-5134
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Northwest Immigrant Rights Project 253-235-9279
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Tacoma Community House 253-383-3951
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Northwest Justice Project 253-272-7879
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Pierce County Court Facilitator 253-798-3627
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Washington State Bar Association (WSB) Moderate Means Program 206-443-9722
Legal Services FAQ
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How much does the YWCA Legal Program cost? The YWCA Legal services are free.
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Do clients need to have a case in Pierce County to be eligible for the YWCA Legal Program? Yes, clients must be survivors of intimate partner violence with a civil or family law case in Pierce County to be eligible.
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Does the YWCA offer court support? Yes, the YWCA offers limited court support (in the form of being present with client in court during proceedings).
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Does the YWCA have an attorney? No, the YWCA does not currently have an attorney.
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What does the YWCA Legal Program NOT help with? The YWCA Legal program does provide legal services in criminal cases or other areas of civil law and cannot assist with cases outside of the jurisdiction of Pierce County Superior Court
YWCA Hotline
253-383-2593
National Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-7233
253-272-4181
405 Broadway Tacoma, WA 98402
email: info@ywcapiercecounty.org
The YWCA of Pierce County is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Our Federal Tax ID# is 91-0565026.
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