Eastside Legal Assistance Program
Free civil legal help for Bellevue-area veterans from Eastside Legal Assistance Program, the legal-aid organization serving Bellevue, WA. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.
Programs & services
Listed on the organization's official site (elap.org), checked Aug 14, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.
- free legal help and resourcesthousands of people throughout King County.
- free legal clinicscommunities throughout King County.
- educational webinarscommunities throughout King County.
- Housing Stability Programrenters.
- Free Wills Legal Clinicpeople who live in King County and are a low-income household.
Eligibility
Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, and housing.
How to apply
Summarized from the program's official site (elap.org), checked Aug 7, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.
- Review ELAP's services and legal clinics to find the help you need.
- Select a clinic or service listed on the site.
- For the Free Wills Legal Clinic, make an appointment by calling 425-747-7274 or using the online option.
- Attend your scheduled appointment at the listed clinic location.
What to expect
The program's site lists appointment slots for the Free Wills Legal Clinic from 9 a.m. to noon at Renton Technical College, Room H102. Appointments are required.
Contact
Next step
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Source: Stateside Legal, a Pine Tree Legal Assistance project for the military community. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
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