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We just launched a blog dedicated to consumer protection, sharing stories and updates on our work. Stay up to date with the latest news and developments in consumer rights by reading our blog! We'll be posting about student loans, automobile fraud, foreclosure prevention, and more.

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The Fair Shot Act

Washington State's personal property exemptions fail to protect working families from poverty. The Fair Shot Act will increase our state's outdated exemptions, expand protections to injured people, and help individuals facing financial hardship.

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Pro Se Bankruptcy Clinic

Get free legal advice and all your bankruptcy related questions answered. Attend as many times as you need during the duration of your bankruptcy.

OUR PRACTICE AREAS

Debt Defense

Being in debt can be scary, but you're not alone. One in three Americans is in collections. We help clients fight back against unlawful debt collection practices.

Foreclosure Prevention

You have rights when facing foreclosure. We help homeowners find solutions to avoid foreclosure and protect their homes from deceptive mortgage servicing.

Automobile Fraud

Millions of car buyers are estimated to be defrauded each year. We help people fight back against dealerships who sell unsafe vehicles and deceptive financing.

Consumer Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is an opportunity for a financial fresh start. We help clients navigate the process to earning relief from debt.

Student Loans

Two out of three students graduate with significant debt. We help people find answers and fight predatory practices.

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NEWS & EVENTS

Latest Updates

Tribute to National Consumer Protection Week

By Andrea Villasis | March 6, 2023

It’s the start of one of our favorite times of the year: National Consumer Protection Week!

Making Way for a New Path

By Andrea Villasis | February 17, 2023

Alex worked as a full-time photographer and ran a soundly running small business that suffered financially when the Covid-19 pandemic hit. Alex, out of necessity,…

Getting a Fair Shot

By Andrea Villasis | February 14, 2023

After a year since its launch, we got to see our bill, The Fair Shot Act, pass the senate on the first of February. This is exciting news as this act will bring Washington’s exemption laws to reflect the current cost of living in our state.

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OUR IMPACT

"I contacted 211, and I was looking for an attorney and they transferred me over to NWCLC, which was a life saver."

Cleta Larson

Former Client

“Attorney Alyssa and the legal team at NWCLC provided excellent service and are client-oriented…She (Alyssa) understood the intricacies regarding my legal matter which helped in negotiating a favorable settlement. I felt relieved after coming to a close of a stressful situation"

Anoymonus Client

Former Client

"[The staff] at NWCLC are absolutely fantastic-incredibly thorough, attentive and professional. They made what would have been a stressful and complicated situation easy. "

Monet Steadman

Former Client

"When our home was in foreclosure, we didn't know where to turn. Without Northwest Consumer Law Center, we would be on the streets."

Anonymous Client

"I greatly appreciate the thoroughness and effectiveness you've displayed as well as the friendliness and the affordability of your services."

David Carter

Former Client

“they are very professional, they know what they do.”

Anonymouus Client

Former Client

JUSTICE FOR ALL

If you are charged with a crime, you have a right to legal representation. But, if you are scammed out of your life savings or are a victim of unscrupulous medical debt collection, you are on your own. In Washington, 80% of low-income households have at least one civil legal problem.

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