Cowlitz Wahkiakum Legal Aid is a nonprofit legal services organization providing free, compassionate legal support to low-income residents in Southwest Washington. Since 1999, the firm has stood beside individuals and families in need, specializing in critical civil legal matters with a focus on housing, family law, and protection orders. Rooted in Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties and now expanding to serve Lewis and Pacific Counties, it is committed to growing justice where it’s needed most.
The organization advances its mission through legal education, client advocacy, and active community engagement, ensuring fairness and equal access to the court system for underserved individuals. It serves low-income clients whose livelihoods, families, and well-being are at risk, leveraging both staff expertise and volunteer attorney support to maximize community impact.
Services Offered
- Legal Services
- Housing Law
- Family Law
- Protection Orders
- Immigration Law
- Estate Planning
- Legal Education
- Client Advocacy
- Community Engagement
Cowlitz Wahkiakum Legal Aid primarily serves Cowlitz, Wahkiakum, Lewis, and Pacific Counties in Washington. The organization is supported by a network of volunteer attorneys and relies on community donations to continue its vital work, having provided 860 hours of donated legal services and assisted 599 new clients in 2024 alone.
