Resources

Below are agencies and organizations that you may find helpful.

Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division

Information on recent consumer complaints, the Lemon Law and how to file a complaint regarding a service or product.
www.atg.wa.gov/consumer/

Crime Victims Compensation

Information on compensation from the state if you are a victim of a crime.
www.lni.wa.gov/claimsins/crimevictims

DLI Discrimination Investigator

Investigates discrimination in the workplace.
360-902-5480

Government Accountability Project

Promotes government accountability and the protection of those who inform on wrong-doing.
www.whistleblower.org, 206-292-2850 or 202-408-0034

Health Professions Quality Assurance Division

Department of Health’s investigation and licensing division for healthcare providers. Accepts complaints regarding all healthcare providers licensed in the state.
http://www.doh.wa.gov/hsqa/complaint.htm, 360-236-4700

Nursing Home Complaints

800-562-6078

Office of Washington State Insurance Commissioner

Information on insurance laws in the state, resources for those needing insurance and those who want to file a complaint against an insurer.
www.insurance.wa.gov, 800-562-6900

EEOC

Explanation of laws regarding Equal Employment Opportunity in the workplace and information on filing a complaint.
www.eeoc.gov

Washington State Bar Association

Professional association of practicing attorneys in Washington; information on filing a complaint against an attorney.
www.wsba.org, 800-945-wsba or 206-443-wsba

City of Tacoma

General information on services in Tacoma, including the Human Rights Commission.
www.cityoftacoma.org, 253-591-5151 or 360-753-6770

Pierce County

Home page for resources within Pierce County.
www.co.pierce.wa.us

Washington State Department of Social & Health Services

Assistance for children, family and adults.
www.dshs.wa.gov

American Civil Liberties Union

National organization dedicated to protecting constitutional rights and Freedoms, and fighting discrimination.
www.aclu.org

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

National organization of trial lawyers dedicated to protecting the rights of the injured against insurance companies and corporations.
www.atlanet.org, 800-424-2725 or 202-965-3500

Pierce County Bar Association/Bar Association Lawyer Referral

Attorney directories and bar associations in the state and county and referral service
http://www.tpcba.com/lrs.htm, 253-383-3432

Pierce County Law Library

Information on the law library and its research services.
www.co.pierce.wa.us/PC/services/lawjust/library/home.htm

Trial Lawyers for Public Justice

National public interest law firm dedicated to using trial lawyers’ skills and resources to create a more just society.
www.tlpj.org,202-797-8600 or 510-622-8150

Washington State Courts

Information on district and superior courts throughout Washington.
www.courts.wa.gov
360-753-3365

Washington State Association for Justice

Organization of attorneys dedicated to protecting the injured and others in Washington state.
www.washingtonjustice.org, 206-464-1011 or 360-786-9100 or 509-326-6660

Organizations that help domestic violence victims and their families:

Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline

Information and help for domestic violence victims.
www.crisis-support.org, 253-759-6700

Pierce County Sexual Assault Center

Support and assistance for victims of sexual assault. Also conducts community outreach to help prevent sexual assault.
www.sexualassaultcenter.com

Pierce County YWCA

Women’s advocacy group assisting in several community programs, including protection for victims of domestic violence.
www.ywcapiercecounty.org