Services for the Public

Who May Apply for University Legal Assistance (ULA) services

• All direct ULA services are by application only. Persons 60 years of age and older can request an application for direct services by calling ULA at (509) 313-5791.
• ULA accepts cases by referral from Volunteer Lawyers Program at (509) 324-0144 or (Coordinated Legal Education, Advice and Referral CLEAR) at (888) 201-1014.
• ULA is located in the Center for Law and Justice at Gonzaga University School of Law, and is often referred to as "The Clinic."

ULA Eligible Clients and Cases Include:

Elder Law Project

• ULA provides representation, advice and counseling without charge to low-income persons 60 years of age and older.
• Cases are handled by second- and third-year law students under the direct supervision of attorneys.
• Representation includes civil legal matters such as:
• • Government benefits
  • Health
  • Housing
  • Family Law
  • Consumer Protection
  • Employment
  • Estate Planning

Federal Tax Clinic

• ULA provides assistance to low-income taxpayers with Federal tax problems before the Internal Revenue Service and the United States Tax Court.
• The Tax Clinic helps taxpayers with examination issues such as:
  • Audits
  • Appeals
  • Notices of proposed assessment
  • Notices of tax deficiencies
  • Unfiled returns
• The Clinic also helps taxpayers with collection issues such as:
  • Liens
  • Levies
  • Offers in compromise
  • Installment agreements
  • Collection due process appeals
• Cases are handled by trained student interns and supervised by an experienced tax professional. 
• Cases are accepted by application only. Applications can be requested by calling (509) 313-5791 or 1-800-793-1722.

Family Law and Other Cases

Other cases handled by ULA are referrals from:

• Volunteer Lawyers Program at (509) 324-0144
• Coordinated Legal Education, Advice and Referral (CLEAR) at (888) 201-1014

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Other Legal Resources Serving The Greater Spokane Area:

To learn more, contact the following legal agencies offering free or reduced cost legal services:

Social Service Resource

The Washington State Department of Health and Human Services maintains an Information and Referral service for public use. Examples of need include:

• Food
• Disaster issues
• Drug & alcohol counseling
• Emergency housing
• Other crisis situations

Contact information

• Phone: 211 or 1-866-904-9060
• Web site: Washington State Health & Human Services

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