Our SafePlace Legal advocates are available to provide in-court advocacy and support on an as-needed basis depending on availability. SafePlace also hosts a FREE Legal Clinic for those seeking legal advice! The SafePlace Free Legal Clinic is the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
To receive information about in-court support, legal clinic, safety planning or other resources, call our HelpLine: (360) 754-6300 (TTY: 711) and ask your advocate about completing a legal referral.
To receive information about in-court support, legal clinic, safety planning or other resources, call our HelpLine: (360) 754-6300 (TTY: 711) and ask your advocate about completing a legal referral.
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Legal matters often arise with issues of sexual and domestic violence. SafePlace strives to provide trained advocates to advise you with legal proceedings if you want to get a protection order or to support you if you choose to make a police report.
Contact a Legal Advocate
You can also reach SafePlace advocates at safeplace@safeplaceolympia.org. Please note this email address is only monitored during Business Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9AM-12PM and 1-5PM.
*You will need to give consent by copying and pasting a statement providesafeplace@safeplaceolympia.orgd by SafePlace, in order to receive services via email.
*You will need to give consent by copying and pasting a statement providesafeplace@safeplaceolympia.orgd by SafePlace, in order to receive services via email.
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Protective Orders
SafePlace Legal Specialists can now assist clients with filing Thurston County Domestic Violence Protection Orders and Sexual Assault Protection Orders from the SafePlace Community Services Center. Formerly, clients had to visit the courthouse in order to fill out Protection Order paperwork. This partnership with Family and Juvenile Court allows SafePlace clients to quickly take measures to ensure safety for themselves and their children, all with support from a trained advocate. To find out more about filing a Protective Order, please call our HelpLine at 360.754.6300 or contact a Legal Advocate (info above).
SafePlace and TCVLS Legal Clinic
The SafePlace Legal Clinic is held the first and third Thursday of each month at the SafePlace Community Services Office beginning at 5:15PM. Because advocates cannot give legal advice or provide representation, we work in partnership with Thurston County Volunteer Legal Services (TCVLS).
We bring experienced attorneys and SafePlace advocates together at our office to help you navigate complex legal systems. This clinic is provided for those who have experienced sexual or domestic violence issues or cases related to or resulting from that violence. Space is limited, so please contact us to make your appointment! Please bring any relevant paperwork and write down your questions ahead of time as you will have approximately 45 minutes to meet with an attorney. We’re unable to provide childcare during your appointment, so please make arrangements for your children.
Again please note, the attorneys you meet with cannot represent you or go with you to court. They are here to help you represent yourself and advise you on how to fill out paperwork. While we strive to minimize barriers to legal aid for all survivors, please be advised the clinic will prioritize clients with children, limited English proficiency, or other special needs.
We bring experienced attorneys and SafePlace advocates together at our office to help you navigate complex legal systems. This clinic is provided for those who have experienced sexual or domestic violence issues or cases related to or resulting from that violence. Space is limited, so please contact us to make your appointment! Please bring any relevant paperwork and write down your questions ahead of time as you will have approximately 45 minutes to meet with an attorney. We’re unable to provide childcare during your appointment, so please make arrangements for your children.
Again please note, the attorneys you meet with cannot represent you or go with you to court. They are here to help you represent yourself and advise you on how to fill out paperwork. While we strive to minimize barriers to legal aid for all survivors, please be advised the clinic will prioritize clients with children, limited English proficiency, or other special needs.
SafePlace Court Support
You can check with a SafePlace advocate about having someone support you at court. You can also ask an advocate if you need SafePlace services, community resources or safety planning.
For questions about our Legal Clinic or any other SafePlace services, please call our 24-Hour HelpLine at (360) 754-6300 (TTY 711)
For questions about our Legal Clinic or any other SafePlace services, please call our 24-Hour HelpLine at (360) 754-6300 (TTY 711)
