Find Legal Aid in Houston, TX: Free Legal Help for Low-Income Residents

LegalAidOffices.com provides a comprehensive list of all legal aid offices in Houston, Texas, including their contact information, addresses, and the types of legal services they offer.

Our listings include such as type of law (Domestic violence, family law, housing rental evictions or home foreclosures, public assistance such as medicaid, food stamps, SSI Disability, SSDI benefits, public housing evictions, disability beneifts, etc.).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is legal aid?
Legal aid is free or low-cost legal assistance for people who cannot afford to hire a private lawyer. Legal aid organizations can help people with a wide range of legal problems, including family law, criminal law, civil law, and immigration law.

Who is eligible for legal aid?
Eligibility for legal aid varies depending on the specific legal aid organization and the type of legal problem. However, most legal aid organizations have income guidelines that must be met. Some legal aid organizations also have other eligibility requirements, such as residency requirements or citizenship requirements.

How much does legal aid cost?
Legal aid services are free or low-cost. The amount you pay will depend on your income and the type of legal services you receive.

How do I apply for legal aid?
To apply for legal aid, you will need to contact a legal aid organization and complete an application form. The application form will ask you for information about your income, assets, and the legal problem you are facing.

How long does it take to get legal aid?
The amount of time it takes to get legal aid varies depending on the legal aid organization and the type of legal problem you have. However, most legal aid organizations will try to process applications as quickly as possible.

Choose from the list below to find a legal aid office that can help you.

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  University Of Houston Legal Clinics Website Learn more 4604 Calhoun Rd
  Houston, TX - 77024
  (713) 743-2094
  Clinics are open to people living in Harris County Call Mondays through Fridays 8:30 am to 5pm to find out when the next clinic is. The mission of The Clinical Legal Education Program is threefold.     To train law students to be competent, professional and ethical advocates for their clients     To provide first-rate pro-bono legal representation to indigent clients and communities in Harris County in the areas of law covered by the particular clinic     To provide support to the courts and legislature and to develop policies that can improve the...See Full Details
  

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  Beacon Law Houston Email Website Learn more 1212 Prairie Street
  Houston, TX - 77002
  (713) 220-9780
  * During covid times, things have change. Visit the website provided or call them for more details. Holds intake and provide legal advice and counsel at The Beacon Day Center on Monday and Friday, excluding major holidays.   Arrive by 8:00 AM to register for services. We also conduct intake through other coordinating shelters in the Houston Area.  If you are receiving services in a Houston area shelter, speak with your case manager regarding services. If you are unable to attend Intake at The Beacon Day Center, contact our office to request an appointment: Practice Areas  &n...See Full Details
  

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  Lone Star Legal Aid Houston Email Website Learn more 1415 Fannin Street
  Houston, TX - 77002
  (713) 652-0077
  Intake Hours Family (non emergency) Monday 8:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Family law emergencies Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. All Other Civil Matters Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Emergency intakes will be accepted during business hours. ...See Full Details
  

Area Legal Aid Offices

Due to the low number of listings in Houston, we have added area listings below. All listings are within 30 miles of Houston.

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  Lone Star Legal Aid - Richmond Office Email Website Learn more 212 South 2nd Street
  Richmond, TX - 77469
  (713) 652-0077
  Lone Star Legal Aid is a nonprofit law firm. Provides free civil legal help to low-income families and individuals in 72 Texas counties and 4 Arkansas counties. They represent people who have legal issues but cannot afford an attorney. Emergency intakes will be accepted during business hours. Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday Counties Served: Austin Colorado Fayette Fort Bend Washington Lone Star Legal Aid provides free legal advice and representation to eligible clients in non-criminal cases across SE Texas If you need legal help in a non-criminal legal ma...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 26 miles from Houston
  

Tips for Getting Free Legal Aid

Contact the legal aid offices from the list above.

1. Apply for government programs.
There are a number of government programs that provide legal assistance to low-income individuals and families.

2. Check with local law schools.
Many law schools have legal clinics that offer free or low-cost legal services to the public.

3. Ask for pro bono help.
Pro bono is Latin for "for the good of the public." Pro bono lawyers are lawyers who volunteer their time to provide free legal services to low-income individuals and families. To find a pro bono lawyer, you can contact a legal aid organization or the State of Texas Bar.

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