Commenting open: October 01, 2026 04:01PM PT - October 21, 2026 12:00AM PT.

Civil Legal Aid Survey

The Nisqually Tribal Legal Department is developing a Civil Legal Aid Program to provide legal assistance to Nisqually Tribal members.

The program will begin with limited funding, so community feedback is important in helping determine which legal services should be prioritized first.







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The purpose of this survey is to identify the civil legal needs that have the greatest impact on Nisqually Tribal members and their families.

Please do not include confidential information or detailed facts about an active legal case in your responses.


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Question 1 of 17

Are you a Nisqually Tribal Member?

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  • Yes
  • No

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Question 2 of 17

If yes to question 1 please provide enrollment number:

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Question 3 of 17

Which legal services do you believe should be the highest priorities for the Civil Legal Aid Program?

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  • ICW / CPS-related advice and earl intervention
  • Housing / landlord-tenant issues
  • Evictions
  • Domestic violence and protection orders
  • Crime victim legal assistance
  • Criminal record vacation / expungement / sealing
  • Driver’s license suspension or relicensing
  • Consumer debt / collections
  • Wage garnishment
  • Credit-related legal issues
  • Youth education advocacy
  • IEP / Special Education assistance
  • 504 Plans / disability accommodations in school
  • Truancy / school attendance issues
  • Off-reservation employment issues
  • Public benefits
  • Social Security / disability benefits
  • Elder benefits
  • Elder or vulnerable adult civil legal issues
  • Powers of attorney / basic future planning
  • Health Related Legal Issues
  • Other (please specify)

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Question 4 of 17

Of the services you selected above, which THREE are the most important to you or your family?

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Question 5 of 17

Have you or someone in your household experienced a civil legal problem where legal assistance would have helped?

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  • Yes
  • No
  • Unsure
  • Prefer not to answer

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Question 6 of 17

What usually prevents you or your family from getting legal help?

Select all that apply.


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  • Cost of hiring an attorney
  • Not knowing where to go for help
  • Not understanding my legal rights
  • Transportation
  • Childcare
  • Difficulty completing legal paperwork
  • Fear or discomfort with the court system
  • Finding an attorney familiar with Tribal matters
  • Conflict of interest with an attorney/legal Org
  • Legal services were unavailable
  • Other (please specify)

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Question 7 of 17

What type of assistance would be most useful?

Select all that apply.


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  • Brief legal advice
  • Help understanding my rights
  • Help completing legal forms
  • Attorney representation
  • Help communicating with agencies or other parties
  • Referrals to outside attorneys or legal services
  • Legal clinics held in the community
  • Educational workshops
  • Online legal information or resources
  • Coordination with Tribal programs or Departments
  • Low-Cost or Discounted Attorney fees
  • Other (please specify)

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Question 8 of 17

How important is it for the program to provide legal advice BEFORE a problem becomes a court case?


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  • Very important
  • Important
  • Somewhat important
  • Not important
  • Unsure

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Question 9 of 17

Who do you believe should receive priority when program funding or attorney availability is limited?

Select all that apply.


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  • Domestic violence or immediate safety concerns
  • Families at risk of losing housing
  • Parents and children involved with ICW/CPS
  • Youth
  • Elders
  • Vulnerable adults
  • At risk of losing income & essential benefits
  • Driver’s license barriers affecting employment
  • Members served in order requests are received
  • Other (please specify)

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Question 10 of 17

Would you use a Nisqually Tribal Civil Legal Aid Program if you had a qualifying legal issue?

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  • Yes
  • No
  • Maybe

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Question 11 of 17

Would you feel more comfortable seeking legal help from a program that understands Nisqually culture, community, and Tribal systems?

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  • Yes
  • No
  • Unsure

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Question 12 of 17

What is the biggest unmet civil legal need you currently see in the Nisqually community?

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Question 13 of 17

Is there a legal service you believe the program should provide that was not listed above?


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Question 14 of 17

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Age Range


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  • Under 18
  • 18–24
  • 25–34
  • 35–44
  • 45–54
  • 55–64
  • 65+
  • Prefer not to answer

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Question 15 of 17

Are you an Elder?


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  • Yes
  • No
  • Prefer not to Answer

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Question 16 of 17

Do you have children under age 18 in your household?


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  • Yes
  • No
  • Prefer not to answer

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Question 17 of 17

Do you have any other feedback you wish to offer?

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