Eviction & Foreclosure Defense Screening Line and Online Application
Northwest Justice Project and legal aid organizations throughout Washington work together to help renters and homeowners understand their rights, prevent housing loss when possible, and connect people with legal help and resources.
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Eviction Defense Screening Line and online application
The Eviction Defense Screening Line is the statewide entry point for renters seeking eviction-related legal help. We connect callers with legal aid resources and services available through Northwest Justice Project and other legal aid organizations across Washington State. Depending on your circumstances, you may receive legal information, self-help resources, advice, a referral to a local provider, or representation by an attorney.
Eviction Defense Screening Line and online application
Hours: Weekdays, 8:30am – 7pm
Voicemail only 8:30 – 9:15am and after 4:00pm
BEFORE you call
- Make sure you have any documents related to your eviction on hand, including any eviction notices or court papers.
- Make sure you have information about your household income and assets.
- Make sure you have time to wait on hold for up to 30 minutes.
DURING your call
You may be connected directly to a local provider in your community.
You may connect with an intake screener who will ask you questions about your income and your legal issue to connect you to information or other legal help.
We will ask your about:
- Your personal information, including name, date of birth, race and ethnicity, and gender.
- Your annual income and assets
- Names of people, businesses, or agencies involved
If contacting us on behalf of another person: We may ask for more information to allow us to speak with you. We may request to speak to that person directly.
AFTER your call
Most callers will receive help to solve their own problems with written legal information and/or forms from Washington Law Help
Depending on your circumstances and the services available in your area, you may also:
- Receive a call from a legal aid attorney or advocate.
- Be referred to another legal aid organization serving your county.
- Be connected with an attorney for eviction-related court representation if you qualify.
Contacting us does not pause a court case or extend a deadline. Unless a lawyer tells you that they represent you, continue to follow court instructions, meet deadlines, and take any steps you can to protect your rights.
Foreclosure Help
The Northwest Justice Project’s Foreclosure Prevention Unit helps low- and moderate-income homeowners avoid losing their homes because of unpaid mortgage, property tax, or HOA debts. We help families stay in their homes and protect what they have invested in them.
Foreclosure voicemail
Leave a message and an intake screener will return your call.