King County Office of Civil Rights (OCR) is a King County government office which seeks to eliminate discrimination through education, mediation, and enforcement that is responsive to the needs of a diverse King County. OCR has two broad areas of focus: enforcement and compliance. In its enforcement program, staff implement the county's ordinances prohibiting discrimination in unincorporated King County in housing, employment, public accommodations (services like stores and restaurants) and contracting. In the compliance program, staff work with county departments to ensure non-discriminatory access to government for people with disabilities and others. OCR also staffs the King County Civil Rights Commission and the Section 504/Americans with Disabilities Act Advisory Committee.
How to get help
For assistance, call 206-296-7592
Monday:
8:30-4:30
Tuesday:
8:30-4:30
Wednesday:
8:30-4:30
Thursday:
8:30-4:30
Friday:
8:30-4:30
This group does not provide legal representation in court.
Who is eligible for services?
See below for an explanation of restrictions on who we can serve.
Service area:
King
Can interpreters can be provided? Foreign language interpreters provided as needed for intake and investigation.
Wheelchair accessible? Y
Access for the deaf Sign language interpreters provided as needed. TTY (206) 296-7596
What kind of help is available?
This office provides the following services:
Self-Help Materials- Numerous publications available explaining the King County ordinances for fair housing, fair employment, fair contracting and public accomodations. Other- Investigation of civil rights violation complaints.
Washington LawHelp is provided as a public service by the Northwest Justice Project in collaboration with other legal aid providers in the Alliance for Equal Justice and Washington courts.
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