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Major legal research databases can be prohibitively expensive. Fortunately, many free and low-cost resources for conducting legal research are available. This guide will help you locate them. We will mainly focus on resources for researching federal law and Washington State law. Some resources for researching the law in other states and countries are mentioned as well. Remember to evaluate every source that you consult to determine whether it is current, accurate, and authoritative.

This is particularly important when relying on free and low-cost resources. Fastcase is a low-cost legal research database. It was recently acquired by vLex. If you are a member of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA), then you can access the vLex Fastcase database for free through your WSBA membership. For more information, see WSBA: vLex Fastcase. If you are an SU Law student, staff, or faculty member, you can access Fastcase and vLex for free using the links below.

You can access additional legal research databases, including Westlaw and CoCounsel, for free through the King County Law Library (see link below). In October 2024, Fastcase 7, WSBA's free legal research platform for members, transitioned to vLex Fastcase. The upgraded platform includes everything Fastcase 7 offers plus unique features to enhance your productivity and provide you with greater insights into legal matters. For a limited time, you’ll have access to both platforms to ensure a smooth transition. We’ll notify you when Fastcase 7 is set to be fully retired, so you have time to adjust. For additional resources and information, please visit https://vLex.com.

Select the Free Legal Research Tool: Once logged in, scroll down and click on “Free Legal Research Tool - vLex Fastcase.” Log in to your myWSBA account to be automatically redirected. Find a complete overview of vLex Fastcase, including troubleshooting and support. The King County Bar Association Pro Bono Services department works with over 1400 volunteer attorneys, paralegals, law students and community members to provide free legal assistance for low income King County residents. KCBA shall not refuse services in any program on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, religion, national/ethnic origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other class protected by law... Neighborhood Legal Clinics Provides FREE 30 minute consultations with an attorney at 34 locations across King County, including locations specializing in debt, bankruptcy, and family law issues.

Attorneys determine whether the client has a legal problem, suggest possible options, and provide appropriate referrals. NLC attorneys will not represent you in court. NLC is a limited legal service and should not be considered a substitute for representation. Neighborhood Legal Clinics Provides FREE 30 minute consultations with an attorney at 34 locations across King County, including locations specializing in debt, bankruptcy, and family law issues. Domestic Violence Legal Advocacy Project (DV LEAD) DV LEAD assists King County residents or King County litigants who are domestic violence survivors and have a low-income with domestic violence protection order or family law... Seattle University Law Library 901 12th Avenue | Seattle, WA 98122 | 206-398-4220 Law Library | Research Guides | About Us

Seattle University Law Library 901 12th Avenue | Seattle, WA 98122 | 206-398-4220 Law Library | Research Guides | About Us You can find free versions of statutes in many different places online, but it is always a good idea to use a government source whenever possible to ensure you are consulting an authoritative version. If you need to research legislative history, first locate a research guide that will walk you through the process or reach out to a law librarian for help. Seattle University Law Library 901 12th Avenue | Seattle, WA 98122 | 206-398-4220 Law Library | Research Guides | About Us When researching regulations, it is always a good idea to check the agency's official website for agency decisions, orders, guidance documents, and other helpful materials. Seattle University Law Library 901 12th Avenue | Seattle, WA 98122 | 206-398-4220 Law Library | Research Guides | About Us

The Access to Justice Institute is not a direct legal services provider. For help in finding a lawyer, visit washingtonlawhelp.org or call 2-1-1 if you are inside of King County. If you are outside of King County, call Coordinated Legal Educational Advice Referral (CLEAR) at 1-888-201-1014. The Moderate Means Program is a free referral program designed to connect middle-income clients to lawyers who offer legal assistance at a reduced fee. The attorneys listed below have built solo practices serving middle-income clients through the law school's Incubator Program. 17713 15th Ave.

NE, Suite 101, Shoreline, WA 98155 Business, Estate Planning, Probate, Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act (TEDRA), Real Estate, Wage and Hour (Employee) ATJI developed the guide to help low income people in the Seattle University Youth Initiative neighborhood access to legal services. The guide contains information about legal clinics organized by populations they serve as well as different areas of law. The guide is translated into Amharic, Somali, and Vietnamese. To download a copy to print, click your preferred language below.

Please note that the file is formatted to print and fold into booklets for distribution, so the page order is not suited for viewing online. Hard copies are available thanks to a generous donation by Foster Pepper PLLC. Please contact ATJI for information about obtaining a hard copy at atji@seattleu.edu.

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Attorneys determine whether the client has a legal problem, suggest possible options, and provide appropriate referrals. NLC attorneys will not represent you in court. NLC is a limited legal service and should not be considered a substitute for representation. Neighborhood Legal Clinics Provides FREE 30 minute consultations with an attorney at 34 locations across King County, including locations s...