A: No. The receptionist will ask a series of questions to determine if your case is appropriate for WLS Services. If it is an emergency, WLS will make every attempt to handle the case immediately. Generally, the case is reviewed by a staff paralegal who will contact you. The paralegal will review the case with the attorney before the client meets with an attorney. Some matters may be solved with guidance from an attorney without actual representation. Every case is unique.
A: Criminal, and small claims will not be handled by WLS. However, some small claims matters that relate to landlord/tenant are accepted as well as some cases related to guardianship of minors.
WLS does not handle legal matters regadring: criminal, woker's comp, employment, unemployment or business law issues. This website is provided as a community service to assist with legal information, alternatives and solutions for those who cannot afford an attorney. By using this site you have not retained an attorney and WLS does not represent you.
A: No, WLS is a private, non-profit organization designed to assist low income residents of Washoe County with their legal problems.
A: No, clients must first attend a clinic taught by a bankruptcy attorney and the, if appropriate, they are placed on a waiting list for a volunteer attorney.