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Justice is out of reach for the majority of people struggling to survive poverty. The alliance for equal justice is working to change that reality.

The Alliance for Equal Justice�is Washington's network of organizations providing civil legal aid to those with nowhere else to turn. Formed to coordinate and foster collaboration to expand access to justice, the Alliance unites organizations providing and supporting critical legal services to those in need.

Legal aid reduces homelessness, domestic violence, and economic insecurity. And by helping thousands of households sustain steady employment, housing, and benefits, legal aid stabilizes and stimulates our state's economy.

Legal aid helps terminally ill woman maintain housing

Jennifer sought civil legal aid after she received a notice from her landlord that her lease was being terminated so that the landlord could move in to her apartment. Jennifer had lived there for many years and had recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Friends and caseworkers told Jennifer that the... [Read More]

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