Check out our guide to rental and eviction assistance to find out how to find rent assistance and legal assistance in your area. LawHelp.org – Find free legal aid programs in your community. Here you will find information about your legal rights by topic, e.g. housing, divorce, family allowances and debt collection. TEXAS RIOGRANDE LEGAL AID (TRLA) TRLA provides free legal services to low-income individuals who face most civil law issues, including bankruptcy and foreclosure, divorce and custody agreements, consumer fraud, wills and estates, access to public benefits, landlord-tenant disputes, and litigation for civil and environmental rights. If you do not meet the demographic or income requirements for free or discounted services, you can use our lawyer placement service to find a local private lawyer. For tips on how to find the right lawyer, questions to ask when hiring a lawyer, and how to avoid fraud, check out our free legal information. We condemn the brutal murder of George Floyd and all Black, Indigenous and other people of color (BIPOC) by police and others who oppress them, whether in Minnesota, Oregon or anywhere else in our country. As legal aid organizations, our mission is to bring justice to Oregon`s low-income communities by providing a full range of civil justice services of the highest quality. We emphasize our clients` right to determine our solutions to the problems they face, and our clients have long told us that racial discrimination is a major barrier to escaping poverty. We are accountable to our clients for working to reduce systemic racism and white supremacy while fighting for economic justice on their behalf.
Lawyers and staff across the state will continue to work together to bring equality, justice and integrity to our communities and our legal system. Individual lawyers (also called lawyers) are experts in various areas of law. Some lawyers specialize in a particular area of law, such as commercial, civil, criminal or juvenile law. You need to determine what type of lawyer is right for your legal situation. Once you`ve found a lawyer, ask them about their experience, areas of expertise, and questions such as “How would you handle my case?” and “What do you charge for your services/what is your fee structure?” Legal Services Corporation (LSC) – Find legal help for low-income individuals and families. DISABILITY RIGHTS TEXAS Provides legal assistance to people with disabilities whose rights are violated Telephone: 800-252-9108 (home line) Visit the website: www.disabilityrightstx.org/en/getting-help/how-to-apply-for-services/ Learn how the Supreme Court`s decision in Roe v. Wade affects your options and who you can call for more answers, support or legal advice related to accessing a quality of receiving high-quality abortion care. Visit our reproductive rights resource. We have found that people are often afraid of lawyers and what they charge for their services. There is a misconception about how much you have to pay for legal services from a law firm. In fact, there is so much misinformation that most people don`t realize that in many cases it is possible to get free and inexpensive legal aid.
Free pro bono legal aid – Find free or low-income legal aid. Information about the law or tools to solve simple legal problems. Phone: 210-455-6105 Visit the website: ccaosa.org/legal-services/ Pension Rights Centre – Get free legal help for problems related to your pension, profit sharing or retirement savings. This resource guide provides contact information for local organizations that offer free legal services based on demographic qualifications and/or income. Please contact the agency for more information on the requirements and to determine if you are eligible. ABA Free Legal Answers Virtual legal clinic for authorized users. Visit the website: texas.freelegalanswers.org The San Antonio Bar Association and the San Antonio Bar Association`s Lawyer Referral Service do NOT provide free or low-cost legal services. If you have a civil law problem but can`t afford to hire a private lawyer, you can still access the legal system through your local legal advice and legal aid organization, which provides free or low-cost legal services to low-income people.
Information on many of these local services can be found online at the websites listed below. Armed Forces Legal Assistance – Find nearby military facilities with legal aid offices. Whether your case involves personal injury law (such as a car accident), criminal law, commercial law, family law, etc., it`s best to always find a local lawyer who offers free consultations. There are also many free legal services available online, but we highly recommend taking all online advice with a grain of salt. The law varies from state to state, and those who provide legal advice often have different opinions and may not even be allowed to enforce the law. That being said, here are some of the most popular websites: Everyone should have access to a lawyer to help them resolve legal issues. Free legal answers – If you have a low income and qualify for the program, you can direct your civil law questions to the American Bar Association. Volunteer lawyers provide answers free of charge. They will not talk about criminal prosecution. Free or low-cost immigration services RAICES Telephone: 210-222-0964 Visit the website: www.raicestexas.org/what-we-do/legalservices/ Eldercare Locator – Enter your postal code to find local offices for legal and aging organizations.
Federally funded legal aid firms provide lawyers who are experts in helping low-income people with legal problems. Upsolve – Find free legal help to declare bankruptcy. Keep in mind that Chapter 7 bankruptcy information remains on your credit file for 10 years. This can make it difficult to get loans, buy a home, get life insurance, or get a job. Learn more about bankruptcy and other options for dealing with debt. In addition to asking friends and family for the name of a good lawyer or checking the phone book, you can find legal help online. National Disability Rights Network – Find legal advice by state for people with disabilities. The State Bar Association funds legal aid organizations throughout the state that provide legal services to low- and middle-income Californians. These organizations focus on your issues, from custody and family law to disability rights and veterans` benefits. Legal Assistance for Veterans – Find free legal clinics and other resources from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Pro bono programs match low-income clients with pro bono lawyers who agree to take on their cases free of charge. Free legal advice for low-income veterans and their families facing a variety of civil law issues. Apply on the website (www.sa-lsa.org/veterans) to see if you qualify. Immigration Legal Services – Search your state for free legal service providers. for persons in immigration procedures. CARITAS LEGAL SERVICES-CATHOLIC CHARITIES Provides comprehensive and cost-effective civil, probate and immigration legal assistance to individuals and families seeking a secure future. AMERICAN GATEWAY Low-Income Immigration Services Phone: 210-521-4768 ext. 232 Screening clinic, walk-in, 9am-2pm, Mon-Thu 2300 W. Commerce Street, Suite 313 Visit the website: www.americangateways.org/get-help TEXAS ACCOUNTANTS & LAWYERS FOR THE ARTS (TALA) Services include pro bono support for lawyers and accountants for artists, pro bono patent support for inventors, dispute resolution services and educational programs for artists and businesses. The California courts website also has online resources that can help you find help. Legal Aid Services of Oregon and Oregon Law Center stand in solidarity with the black community. SAN ANTONIO LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION (SALSA) Military Veterans TEXAS LAW ONLY HELP WEBSITE Self-help, forms, online Ask a lawyer Visit the website: texaslawhelp.org/ Contact your state`s consumer protection bureau for help resolving consumer issues.