Volunteer

Volunteers are the heart of Sound Legal Aid. Since 1981, we’ve relied on dedicated individuals—both attorneys and non-attorneys—to provide civil legal advice and support to our clients. Whether you’re newly admitted to the bar, recently retired, a college student, or a community member eager to make a difference, we welcome volunteers of all skill levels.

If you're passionate about giving back, we’ll help you find a role that suits your interests and skills. Our organization offers mentorship, networking, training, and ongoing educational opportunities. Volunteer options are available in person, over the phone, or online, ensuring flexibility to fit your schedule.

We look forward to partnering with you to serve our most vulnerable community members!

Attorneys

As a volunteer attorney, you will help low income clients resolve their civil legal problems by providing them legal advice, information and, sometimes, direct representation.  

If you aren't an expert, you will have a mentor. If you are well-versed in family law (about 80% of the clients), please volunteer to be a mentor.

You must be a member of the Washington State Bar Association.

Non-Attorneys

Clients go through an initial interview done by a non-attorney volunteer before they are seen by an attorney. This volunteer establishes income eligibility and gathers general information about the legal issue before presenting the case to an attorney.

Interns

Whether you're pursuing a law degree, becoming a certified paralegal, or looking to make a difference in your community, we’d love to be part of your educational journey. We offer leadership opportunities and support that can count toward class credits and community service hours.

Volunteers can help us change these statistics!

Low-income households who experience at least 1 civil legal issue in the year

Low-income households
%
Survivors of Domestic Violence
%

People who received no legal assistance in addressing those issues

%

Alan Reichman
Alice Fiman
Benjamin Sockle
Bruce Conklin
Bryndis Danke
Charles Szurszewski
Charlie Gavigan
Chase Baker
Colin Meenk
Crissy Anderson
Cynthia Sanderson
Dalberta Faletogo
Diana Campos Hilario
Donna Cobb
Dylan Caddell

Edwin Beauchamp
Elizabeth Krupke
Emily Bogran
Emily Johnson
Fanta Vincent
Geraldine Griffin
Gordon Stedman
Hilda Pietri Ramírez
Jake Stillwell
Joanne Moore
Jonathan Everett
Joy Moore
Kate Dunn
Katherine Munnecke
Kathryn Eyraud

Katie Krieger
Kevin Griffin
Laura Jorgensen
Lew Zieske
Lianne Malloy
Lindsey Millar
Logan Choate
Londyn Safonova
Maeve Glackin-Coley
Manek Mistry
Marie Docter
Mary Barrett
Mary Miller
Maureen Fischer
Melissa Denton

Michelle Mason
Mike DeWitt
Nicola DeMarco
Patty Capone
Paul Parker
Penny Allen
Rebekah Zinn
Sally Coats
Sarah Nagy
Shannon Connor
Susan Pai
Taylor Hutchinson
Tracy Bahm
Vernon Ladd
Winfred Mutisya-Bacon

Make a real difference in your community.
Create a volunteer account and apply today!