I live in the State of Washington, I have been in a long dispute with law enforcement in the county in which I reside. The dispute was initially over the termination of a towing contract, but has snowballed into much more. The termination of the contract was supposedly based on the results of a background investigation. This law enforcement agency even had a piece of personal correspondence addressed to both my husband and I printed in the local newspaper indicating that the termination was based on a background investigation, not mentioning whose background it was based upon. I feel that I am being discriminated against simply because I am married to a convicted felon, a felony which occurred more than 30 years ago. I am also unable to find an attorney willing to help, due to the fact that my financial condition does not permit me to pay large attorney fees. This is the case because as a result of the termination my ability to make a decent living has been hampered. If anyone knows of any case law where a woman is being discriminated against because they are married to a convicted felon, I would appreciate being advised.

