Frequently Asked Questions

I cannot make my court date, can I get a new court date?
Please contact the Mercer Island Municipal Court to request a new court date. The Court is open from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday or call 206.275.7604. Click here for more information regarding Mercer Island Municipal Court.

Can I receive legal advice from the City Attorney's office? 
No. The City Attorney provides legal advice and representation to the City Council, City Manager, City Departments, and City Boards and Commissions.  If you need legal advice, please contact your personal attorney for assistance. The King County Bar Association has a lawyer referral program if you need help finding an attorney.  Please see details below.  If you live in King County, you may call the King County Bar Association's Neighborhood Legal Clinics at 206.267.7070 between 9:00 a.m. and noon, Monday through Thursday, to schedule a free half-hour of legal advice. For more information, please visit the King County Bar Association Free Legal Assistance webpage here:  website. Additional legal resources include:

Legal referral services for the general public

Washington State Lawyer Referral Services
Lawyers charge their regular fees for services after the initial consultation (no financial eligibility requirements). These are not low-cost or reduced fee attorney panels.
Web: King County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Phone: 206.267.7010

Housing and tenant legal services

Housing Justice Project
Provides assistance for King County residents (residential tenants only).  HJP provides advice for all King County tenants and advice, negotiation, and limited representation for low-income tenants.
Web: King County Bar Association Housing Justice Project
Phone: 206.267.7090 (English) or 206.267.7091 (español)

Self-Help Legal Information

Washington LawHelp
Information and forms on a variety of legal topics:
Web: Washington LawHelp