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) 323-5791.
- 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, 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:
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- Government benefits
- Health
- Housing
- Family Law
- Consumer Protection
- Employment
- Estate Planning
Low-Income Tax Payer Project
- ULA also provides assistance to low-income tax payers with Federal tax problems with state tax related issues, such as IRS liens, notices of tax deficiencies, bills for unpaid taxes or notices of unfilled returns.
- Cases are handled by trained interns and supervised by an experienced tax professional.
- These cases are by application only and applications can be requested by calling (509) 323-5791.
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
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