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
Arabic, American Sign Language, Spanish, Asian languages
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
Payment Options
- Low-Cost/Sliding Scale
- Free
Languages
- Asian languages
- American Sign Language
- Spanish
- Arabic
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
Eviction Prevention AssistanceLandlord Rights Information/CounselingPaternity SuitsChild Support Assistance/EnforcementChild Custody/Visitation AssistanceWelfare Rights AssistanceLandlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionElder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining OrdersLiving WillsGeneral Legal AidWill Preparation AssistanceDivorce AssistanceEmancipation of MinorsCrime Victim/Witness Related No Contact OrdersDomestic Violence Protective/Restraining OrdersLegal CounselingTenant Rights Information/Counseling
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.