Free/Low Cost Legal Assistance

Legal Aid of Northwest Texas – Free civil legal assistance to low income residents of 114 Texas counties. Eligibility guidelines can be found on Legal Aid of Northwest Texas' website. The Fort Worth office offers clinics on a variety of legal topics including general civil matters, wills, employment matters and bankruptcy. 817-336-3943 (Fort Worth) 888-529-5277 (Main Office)
 

Tarrant County Bar Association Lawyer Referral and Information Service  – When you use the Lawyer Referral Service, you will first be prompted to answer a few questions. If an attorney is available who may be able to assist you, you’ll be prompted to pay a $20 fee online before receiving a referral to schedule a 30-minute consultation with an attorney for a $20 fee. If no attorney is available, no referral or fee will take place.
 

Tarrant County Bar Association LegalLine – Sign-up online for a time slot between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on certain Thursdays each month to have volunteer attorneys answer questions for free over the phone.  A limited number of slots will be available.

Dallas County Bar Association LegalLine – Volunteer attorneys are available on Wednesdays, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Online pre-registration is required and will close each week on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. Volunteer attorneys answer questions for free over the phone. Spanish-speaking attorneys are available.  
 

Tarrant County Domestic Relations Office (DRO)-  The Tarrant County Domestic Relations Office (DRO) consists of Child Support Services, Legal Support Services, Family Court Services, and Community Supervision Unit working together to ensure compliance with applicable State and local laws and associated regulations and directly manages program operations throughout the county. Call 817-884-1742 for assistance.
 

Tarrant County Dispute Resolution (DR) - Tarrant County Dispute Resolution (DR) provides accessible, high quality dispute resolution services to residents, businesses, organization, and the courts. Their mission is to empower individuals in Tarrant County to peacefully resolved disputes through our mediation services. Call 817-884-2257 for mediation assistance.

Texas A&M University School of Law – Law Clinics - Call 817-212-4123 for intake, appointments and referrals. Free legal assistance for low income individuals. Services are performed by law students working under the supervision of attorneys.
 

Legal Helplines for Texans – Call 800-622-2520, Option 3 for free legal advice, self-help publications and referrals for Texans over age 60 or who receive Medicare.
 

Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans, Tarrant County Chapter – Clinic offers free legal advice for U.S. veterans and spouses of deceased veterans on the third Friday of every month, by appointment only. Call 817-546-4460 to make an appointment.
 

SafeHaven of Tarrant County - Offers emergency shelter, legal services, counseling and more to domestic violence victims. Call 877-701-7233 for assistance.
 

AIDS Outreach Center - 817-335-1994 (Main Office) AOC provides a full range of HIV and STI testing onsite and in the broader community. They provide free treatment for chlamydia, syphilis and gonorrhea. Client services programs offered to people living with HIV/AIDS include case management services, assistance with insurance, transportation, and housing. AOC also offers a nutrition center, behavioral health, and a dental clinic.


Disability Rights Texas - Legal representation and advocacy for disability rights issues. To apply for services, applicants must go through the DRTx intake process by phone (open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time) or applying online at intake.drtx.org (24/7). Intake via ASL video phone call also available (open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time).  214-630-0916 (Dallas) 800-252-9108 (Statewide Intake Line)


Human Rights Initiative of North Texas - Immigration legal services. Through a pro bono network, staff attorneys and  credited representatives: we seek all of Immigration Relief: asylum, relief under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act, immigrant victims of violent crime and immigrant child victims of abuse, neglect and abandonment. 214-855-0520 (Main Office)


Justice For Our Neighbors – DFW - Justice For Our Neighbors Dallas-Fort Worth offers free and affordable, high-quality  immigration legal services, provides education to the public, and engages in advocacy with and for our immigrant neighbors. JFON DFW services a region that is centered around the Dallas- Fort Worth Metroplex. Legal services are provided by a licensed immigration attorney who remains with their case until relief is granted or all avenues are exhausted. Intake Clinics are held once each month. Call for more information. 817-310-3820 (Main Office)
 

Legal Hospice of Texas - Provides free legal counsel, representation, and advocacy to low-income persons who are diagnosed with a terminal illness or HIV, have a civil legal issue related to their diagnosis, and meet established income criteria. 214-521-6622 (Main Office)


Methodist Justice Ministry - Methodist Justice Ministry (MJM) provides free legal representation to indigent victims of family violence. This includes indigent families seeking legal custody of abused children. 817-339-2407 (Main Office)
 

Mosaic Family Services - Our legal department provides services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking through immigration and family law representation. Our legal department provides immigration representation to victims in the North Texas area and our family law representation is for Dallas and Collin County. 214-821-5393 (Main Office)
 

Refugee And Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES) - Unless otherwise specified, RAICES provides administrative and in-court legal services in support for our immigrant, refugee, and asylum-seeking community members across Texas, including Unaccompanied Children’s Services, Removal Defense Services, and Family-Based and Humanitarian Services. 210-226-7722 (Main Office)
 

SafeHaven Of Tarrant County - SafeHaven is the only state designated family violence center in Tarrant County. SafeHaven works to end domestic violence in a two-fold manner: Keep victims safe; Hold offenders accountable. We provide shelter, transitional housing, counseling, and legal aid. 877-701-7233 (Main Office)

Upsolve - Texas Bankruptcy - Upsolve is a legal aid non-profit organization that provides legal information and free no-asset Chapter 7 bankruptcies for people who have more than $10,000 in debt. Their resources are designed to help pro se litigants who are filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy without an attorney. This website includes exemptions, courts, forms, and more.
 

Texas Advocacy Project- Texas Advocacy Project’s mission is to empower the public and survivors of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in Texas through free legal services, access to the justice system, and education and prevention.

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