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Public and nonprofit organizations can offer legal information, help with forms, mediation, referrals or representation for people who qualify.
Contact before visiting
Services, eligibility, fees and appointment availability can change. Contact each organization directly to confirm what help is currently available.
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Start here if cost may prevent you from hiring an attorney for a civil legal matter.
Provides free civil legal services in areas that may include family, housing, public benefits, employment and immigration matters.
Services depend on income, location, legal issue and available capacity. Call the universal intake line to apply.
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These resources can help you research a question, understand a process or locate forms. They do not replace advice about your circumstances.
Offers free Texas legal information, step-by-step guides, court forms and a directory of legal-aid organizations in English and Spanish.
Publicly available online. Some linked services have their own eligibility requirements.
Provides public access to legal research materials and resources that may help people representing themselves.
Open to the public. Library staff can help locate information but cannot give legal advice.
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Mediation gives people a structured opportunity to discuss a possible agreement with a neutral mediator.
Offers mediation for matters that may include landlord-tenant, family, probate and contract disputes. Services are available in English and Spanish.
Fees and case eligibility vary. Contact the center before visiting to ask whether it can handle your dispute.
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Immigration matters can involve strict deadlines and changing requirements. Use an authorized legal-services provider or licensed attorney.
A nonprofit immigration legal-services organization assisting with matters that may include family petitions, citizenship, humanitarian relief and removal defense.
Services and eligibility depend on the type of case and available capacity. Call before visiting.
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A referral service may help when you need a private attorney but do not know whom to contact.
An official State Bar service that refers callers to participating attorneys or other appropriate resources. Spanish-speaking staff are available.
This is not free legal aid. Ask about the current consultation fee and any later attorney fees before agreeing to services.
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Confidential support is available for people affected by domestic violence or sexual assault. You do not have to wait for a court case to ask for help.
Provides crisis support, emergency shelter, court accompaniment and non-attorney legal advocacy, including help understanding protective-order processes.
The crisis hotline is available 24 hours a day. Legal advocates are not attorneys and may provide referrals when legal representation is needed.
Urgent help
Call 911 if someone is in immediate danger. Court papers and legal notices may have short response deadlines; contact a qualified attorney or legal-aid organization promptly.
Explore the directoryThis guide provides general public information, not legal advice. EP Legal Community is not affiliated with these organizations and does not guarantee eligibility, availability or outcomes. Verify current details directly with the organization.