The Sandy Williams Justice Center

"The impact of poverty on access to legal justice and racial justice cannot be overstated. The Center's goal is to be a bridge to services for those who would otherwise not be able to afford them."

- Sandy Williams, September 1, 2022

What We Offer

  • 2nd Wednesday of each month for Black, Indigenous, People of Color

    Doors open at 4:45 for Thursday clinics, last check in at 6:00 p.m.

    First Come, First Served

    Drop Ins are Welcome

    • Civil Rights and Discrimination in Housing, Employment, Services, governmental agencies, court services, law enforcement, language access

    • Civil Law including Family Law, Domestic Violence, Consumer, Credit, Evictions, Post Conviction Relief

    • And all other areas, excluding criminal law.

    If you are not sure if you have a legal matter and want to ask an attorney what options you may have and if your issue is a legal matter, please contact us at: swjcadmin@carlmaxeycenter.org

    For faster Clinic check in, please pre-register by noon on First Friday of each month by emailing us at swjcadmin@carlmaxeycenter.org

    Please do not include confidential information in your pre-registration packet request.

  • 1st, 3rd, and 4th Thursdays in October

    Doors open at 4:45 for Thursday clinics, last check in at 6:00 p.m.

    First Come, First Served

    Free 30 minute consultation with an attorney or legal professional to ask questions.

    Please pre-register by emailing us at: swjcadmin@carlmaxeycenter.org

    Please preview information about your case type at WashingtonLawHelp.org prior to attending a Clinic.

    We do not provide specific legal advice about your legal matter, but can help with general legal advice and information. Our attorneys are volunteers and are available during our clinic times. We do not represent people in court.

    Please do not include confidential information in your pre-registration Intake packet request.

  • 2024 Self Help Center Hours:

    Tuesday 1:00 - 3:00 PM

    Thursdays 1:00 - 3:00 PM

    Fridays 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    Contact us at: selfhelplegal@carlmaxeycenter.org

    Please do not include confidential information

  • Language Access at the Courthouse:

    To make an appointment, Please contact us at: swjcadmin@carlmaxeycenter.org

    Advocacy:

    Court Policy, Procedures, and Rules, Training and Education

    Watch for upcoming information!

For any questions, please contact us at: swjcadmin@carlmaxeycenter.org