Welcome to Columbia Legal Services
Columbia Legal Services (CLS) is a nonprofit law firm that protects and defends the legal and human rights of low-income people. CLS represents people and organizations in Washington State with critical legal needs who have no other legal assistance available to them. For information about CLS’s mission and work for clients, please see About CLS and Our Work.
CLS is part of the Alliance for Equal Justice, a coalition of legal services providers working to address the critical legal needs of low-income people. Please see Partners for more about the Alliance for Equal Justice.
CLS accepts referrals from Alliance for Equal Justice partners, community organizations and social service providers in areas of our expertise. Please see Legal Help to find out how to obtain legal assistance.
Mattawa Mayor Apologizes to Childcare Workers for Harm She Caused
Posted on November 19th, 2009In August 2009, child care workers in Washington settled a class action lawsuit challenging the legality of state-initiated home searches, seizure of personal and business documents, and the inappropriate intimidation of childcare workers by state and federal officials. This news article discusses the mayor's apology and includes some details of the case. (more)

