A few words
About Us
What we're all about...
- 1976 - Clark county bar association (ccba) started coordinating volunteer legal services
- 1979 - Services coordinated by Clark County, focus on full representation for family law
- 1982 - Expanded services to include other civil legal needs
- 1988 - Weekly advice clinic began
- 1990 - Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program (CCVLP) incorprated as 501(c)3 nonprofit
- 2004 - The first "homeless court" began under Judge Scott Anders
- 2006 - The first legal advice clinic was held in collaboration with YWCA CLark County's Safechoice Program
- 2010 - The first family law clinic was held in collaboration with Dept of children, youth and families
- 2010 - Housing Justice Project (courthouse-based eviction defense) began as a pilot program
- 2017 - Early Parenthood program began in collaboration with grads programs at local highschools
- 2017 - Lay Guardianship program began to assist non-professional guardians
- 2017 -First LatinX Legal Day held to support legal needs of undocumented community members
- 2020 - The first paid attorneys joined the staff (until now, only non-attorney administrative staff) to oversee volunteers and provide some direct representation im employment and domestic violence law
Mission Statement
What This Means
Low income clients with criminal matters are guaranteed public defenders if they cannot afford an attorney.
The same is not true for clients experiencing civil legal issues (like divorce, custody, or evictions). We aim to uphold the purpose of the law by empowering low income clients to truly utilize the justice system effectively.
The nature and depth of our work has grown over the years, but our priority continues to be ensuring equitable access to justice for everyone in our community.
Learn More About Our Services
We work hard to meet the need wherever we identify a gap. Check out out we’re facilitating access to justice through our direct services and partnerships with other community organizations.
Come work with us
Our team continues to grow every day. If we have an opening, you'll find it at the link below.
Meet Our Staff
Jessi Anderson
Elizabeth Fitzgearld
Audra Morrison
Crystal Misner
Amy Hernandez
Krystal Morales
Meet Our Board of Directors

Jordan Taylor
Board President
Attorney

Tom Hojem
Vice President
Attorney

LeeAnn Friedman
Secretary
Attorney

Zach Richter
Treasurer
Investment Advisor Representative

Nick Alexander
Board Director
Attorney

Joyce Murphy
Board Director
MSW, Supervisor, Cascade Office

Sherry Parker
Board Director
Retired County Clerk

Diana Perez
Board Director
Immediate Past WA State Director

Anna Russo
Board Director
Attorney

Hon. Chad Sleight
Board Director

Karyn Kameroff
Board Director
MA, MSW, SWAICL, Program Coordinator

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