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Can't Afford a Lawyer?

The courts do not provide direct legal services, represent individuals in legal matters, maintain a list of pro bono attorneys, or match individuals with pro bono attorneys. Please understand that funding for legal services is extremely limited and as a result, programs must turn away many with serious legal needs. At most, the State Bar of Texas can offer you referrals to low-cost civil legal services agencies in your area. For a listing of legal service providers by county, see the Referral Directory for Low-Income Texans (PDF).

If you do not qualify for legal aid, contact the Lawyer Referral Information Service at 1-800-252-9690. Through the Lawyer Referral Information Service, a person may have a thirty-minute consultation with an attorney for $20. At the end of the consultation, the attorney and individual may discuss possible representation and price structure. Please understand that the Lawyer Referral Information Service is not a pro bono or reduced-fee program

Texas map showing regions served by Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, and Lone Star Legal Aid programs

Other Helpful Resources

  • TexasLawHelp.org - A website for low-income Texans with free information and family law, protective order, and other self-help legal forms
  • TexasCourtHelp.org - A website with general information and videos about making your way through the court system.
  • Referral Directory for Low-Income Texans (PDF)
  • Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans - A State Bar of Texas project helping low-income military veterans with legal issues.
  • Legal Aid of Northwest Texas - serves the Dallas/ Ft. Worth area and Northwest Texas.
  • Lone Star Legal Aid -  serves the Houston area and East Texas.
  • Texas RioGrande Legal Aid -  serves the Austin/San Antonio area, El Paso area, and South Texas.
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