| Name: | Washoe Legal Services |
| Brief Description: | Assistance provided in the following areas of law: children's advocacy, housing discrimination, domestic violence, family law, immigration, and consumer issues. |
| Website Address: | http://www.washoelegalservices.org ( self-help information on various topics) |
| Services: | Washoe Legal Services (WLS) provides information, counsel, advice and/or direct representation to residents of Washoe County in the following areas: consumer, family law (for victims of domestic violence), housing issues, child advocacy and immigration. Services are free for eligible individuals. The Pro Bono Project, a program within WLS, places eligible individuals with private attorneys who have agreed to accept certain cases without charging their normal hourly fee. Washoe Legal Services also offers free informational clinics including divorce and bankruptcy clinics and other clinics as needed by the community. For updated information, call at 775-329-2727. |
| Target Population: | Eligible residents of Washoe County |
| Address: | 299 South Arlington Ave., Reno, NV 89501 |
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| Eligibility: | Eligibility based on legal assistance needed. Call (775) 329-2727 for specific guidelines. If you reach the answering machine, leave a detailed message for someone to return your call. |
| Appointment Needed: | Recommended. Walk-in clients are served on a first-come, first-served basis, so waiting times may be long without an appointment. |
| Phone: | (775) 329-2727 |
| Hours: | Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Closed 12:00 to 1:00 for lunch. |
| Service Area: | Washoe County |
| Counties: | Washoe County |
| Provides Language Services: | Yes |
| Languages: | Spanish, several languages of India (Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telegu), Russian |
| Language Service Arrangements Needed: | Yes |
| Subjects: | Consumer/Business Law, Employment Law, Family Law |
| Mission: | Washoe Legal Services provides free, quality legal services and representation to eligible residents of Washoe County. |