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Family Violence Appellate Project

FVAP's mission is to ensure the safety and well-being of survivors of domestic violence and their children by helping them obtain effective appellate representation. FVAP is transforming the power of the civil legal system and leveling the playing field for survivors of domestic violence. In many cases, survivors have also suffered financial abuse and cannot afford to appeal a trial court decision that puts them or their children in danger. At FVAP, we believe justice should be available to everyone, not just those who can afford it. We partner with pro bono attorneys from California and Washington's top law firms and corporate legal teams to provide free, high-quality legal representation to survivors, giving them the best possible chance at success in their appeal. Of note for potential clients: our phone number is a direct to voicemail number. If we do not call you back within 48 hours of your call, please follow up with us over email at infowa@fvaplaw.org.

 

 

  • State(s) of Volunteer Opportunity: Washington
  • Area of law: Family & Juvenile, Public Benefits, Civil Appeals
  • Populations Served: Communities of Color, Domestic Violence Victims, Human Trafficking Survivors, Immigrants, Lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender, Low Income, Military/Veterans, Native Americans, Persons with Disabilities, Women, Working poor and unemployed, Gender-based Violence survivors
  • Opportunities For: Law school clinic, Law Students, Lawyers, Paralegals
  • Hours for Pro Bono Opportunities: Flexible
  • Malpractice insurance is provided for volunteers: Yes
  • Training Provided: Yes
  • Training Required: No
  • CLE credit for trainings: No
  • CLE credit for pro bono: No
  • Mentoring or supervision offered: Yes
  • Volunteer lawyers need to meet a caseload or hours requirement: No
  • Types of projects in need of Pro Bono help: Draft legal documents (e.g., briefs), Litigation: Appellate, Litigation: Impact, Translate legal documents
  • Long Distance Opportunities: Conduct Research, Draft or Translate Legal Documents
  • Volunteers may participate long-distance: Yes
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