DIRECT SERVICES DEVELOPING OUR PROGRAMS

Housing Justice Project

- Developed a strong relationship with the Pierce County Superior Court

- Expanded our Appointed Counsel footprint throughout Washington, including signi cant caseloads in Kitsap, Thurston, Mason, and Grays Harbor Counties

- Represented hundreds of tenants each month in unlawful detainer actions, thereby mitigating the potential consequences eviction actions can have on tenants

- Continued to develop cultural competency while developing a better understanding of the cultural and socioeconomic situations of our clients

- Managed increased caseload due to expansion in other counties while also onboarding new sta

- Introduced wraparound services for clients in need of resources and/or legal services following representation in an unlawful detainer proceeding

Tacomaprobono Community Lawyers provided signi cant direct client services in 2022 through our Housing Justice Project and Family Safety Project, including eviction prevention, eviction defense, and family law work with survivors of domestic violence. Each of these distinct programs are sta ed by full-time attorneys, paralegals and support personnel.

Family Safety Project

- Obtained and implemented increased funding for domestic violence survivors in their protection order and family law matters

- Hired, onboarded, and trained a new team, in coordination with holistic housing/DV work by a sta LLLT

- Established partnership with Seattle University School of Law to increase client services and mentorship of aspiring family law attorneys

- Hosted rst full-time SU Law extern to provide client communication, advocacy, and legal drafting

- Partnered with SU Law’s Family Law Chair to refer cases pedagogically appropriate for student practicums

- Collaborated with Pierce County Superior Court Judge to provide improved advice and guidance for pro se litigants