Chelan Douglas County Volunteer Attorney Services - VAS

10/20/2026

Make today the day you ask. Bring your civil legal question to our Walk-In Clinic this afternoon, 2-4 PM, and leave with a clearer idea of your next step. Free, private, and first come, first served.

Open to income-qualifying Chelan and Douglas County residents with a civil legal issue. Parking is available in our lot or along the red fence line. Please be mindful of our neighbors.

Accessibility Matters: Interpreter services and/or bilingual staff are available for communication in many languages, including Spanish, Russian, American Sign Language, etc. CDCVAS facilities are ADA accessible and virtual consultations are available.

10/19/2026

Who keeps our Superior Court running? Your County Clerk. The County Clerk maintains court records, processes filings, manages court funds, and helps make sure the public can access our justice system. Your vote helps determine how our local courts serve our community.

Our Co-Director, Mireya Sanchez, interviewed the candidates for County Clerk so you can hear from them directly. Watch the interviews here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXNkK6Jim7nU

Chelan County: Sandra Arechiga | Marty Young
Douglas County: Jenn Biggar | Andrea Jester

Educate yourself, then vote!

The County Clerk helps keep our Superior Court running—maintaining court records, processing filings, managing court funds and helping ensure the public can ...

10/19/2026

National Estate Planning Awareness Week starts today. A will is a gift to the people you love. CDCVAS may be able to help income-qualifying Chelan/Douglas County residents (subject to volunteer attorney availability).

Apply online: https://cdcvas.org/apply-on-line

Accessibility Matters: Interpreter services and/or bilingual staff are available for communication in many languages, including Spanish, Russian, American Sign Language, etc. CDCVAS facilities are ADA accessible and virtual consultations are available.

10/18/2026

A strong community is one where everyone has a voice. Ballots are arriving in mailboxes across Chelan and Douglas counties. Take the time to learn about what's on yours, and vote early if you can.

10/16/2026

Your next step starts here. CDCVAS's Re-Entry Program can help you explore paths forward for old convictions and outstanding fines. Free for income-qualifying Chelan/Douglas County residents.

Apply online: https://cdcvas.org/apply-on-line

Accessibility Matters: Interpreter services and/or bilingual staff are available for communication in many languages, including Spanish, Russian, American Sign Language, etc. CDCVAS facilities are ADA accessible and virtual consultations are available.

10/14/2026

We believe justice should be accessible to everyone—regardless of immigration status, race, income, gender, or background. Our mission has always been to provide compassionate, professional, and confidential civil legal help, and that will never change.

Your privacy is our priority. All legal matters are handled with the utmost confidentiality, in full accordance with our legal and professional code of ethics. We understand that some may feel uncertain about seeking help, and we want to reassure you: immigration status has never been a barrier to our services, and we no longer ask about it during intake. We are here to support you—whether in person, by phone, or over Zoom. If we can’t assist, we will do our best to connect you with someone who can.

Everyone deserves to be heard, supported, and treated with dignity. We are committed to providing guidance, resources, and legal help—without barriers or judgment. Together, we create a stronger, more just, and welcoming community.

10/13/2026

Helpful information to be a more informed voter!

Repost from ACLU of Washington
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State Supreme Court judges are like SCOTUS judges – if we could vote for them and they retired before 80.

This year, five of the nine seats are up for election on Washington’s Supreme Court - and you get to decide who fills them.

Swipe to learn what these judges do and why voting for them matters.

⏰Voting starts on Oct. 16! Double check that you are registered to vote and look out for your ballot next week.

🗳️As WA Voting Justice Coalition would say, be a first week voter and drop off your ballot Oct. 16 – 23.

⌛Voting ends Nov. 3, 8:00 PM. Election Day is the last day to cast your vote, not the first.

10/09/2026

CDCVAS stands with our community partners working to support survivors and strengthen safety in NCW and beyond. 💜

Repost from Sage Advocacy Center
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October is nationally recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month-a time to honor survivors, raise awareness, educate our communities, and remind those experiencing abuse that they are not alone. It is an opportunity to recognize the impact of domestic violence, learn the signs of abuse, and connect survivors with support and resources.
How can you help? Listen without judgment. Believe survivors. Learn about domestic violence. Share resources.
Speak up against abuse and support prevention and survivor-centered services.
At Sage Advocacy Center, we stand with survivors—not just in October, but every day. We are here to listen, support, advocate, and connect survivors with resources as they navigate their journey toward safety and healing.
Survivors are not alone. We see you. We believe you. We stand with you.

10/08/2026

A former client learned they could get back what was rightfully theirs. 💛

10/06/2026

Your legal matters are your business — and we treat them that way.

Every Tuesday, 2–4 PM, CDCVAS hosts a free walk-in legal clinic with private, confidential consults. No appointment needed, just walk in. Our bilingual attorney offers brief advice and next steps for anyone with a civil legal issue, first come first served.

Eligibility: income-qualifying Chelan or Douglas county residents.

Accessibility Matters: Interpreter services and/or bilingual staff are available for communication in many languages, including Spanish, Russian, American Sign Language, etc. CDCVAS facilities are ADA accessible and virtual consultations are available.