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Legal Services and Other Advocacy in Texas

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Referral Directory Home                          Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
 

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ANDERSON (County Seat:  Palestine)

Lone Star Legal Aid

800-248-0048 or 903-595-4781 (Tyler)

http://www.lonestarlegal.org/

General civil legal services

 

Advocacy, Inc.

800-252-9108 (Main Office)

800-880-0821 or 713-974-7691 (Houston)

http://www.advocacyinc.org/

Disability-related issues, including access and discrimination

12:30 pm - 5 pm, M-F

 

Area Agency on Aging of East Texas

Kilgore

800-442-8845

903-984-8641

www.etcog.org/Aging/AAA%20Services.htm

Provides persons age 60 and over with abuse/neglect referral, legal awareness education, health care information, long-term care insurance information, ombudsman services. Also provides assistance with filling out forms, individual advocacy, individualized advice, public interest advocacy, self-help materials and referrals to other agencies

 

Catholic Charities Immigration Counseling Services

214-634-7182 (Dallas)

http://www.catholiccharitiesdal.org/

Deportation services, asylum, suspension, voluntary departure, family unification and immigrant visa services  (no employment-related visa services), charges a small fee

8 am-noon Monday through Saturday

 

Crisis Center of Anderson & Cherokee Counties

Jacksonville

903-586-9118 Main Office

903-723-5858 Outreach

800-232-8519 Crisis Center

http://www.crisiscenterac.com/

Legal advocate assists with domestic violence issues and provides accompaniment to court

8 am - 5 pm, M-F

 

Texas Workforce Commission

800-832-2829 (Employee's Hotline)

800-735-2989 (TDD) or 800-735-2988 (Voice)

903-729-0178 (Palestine)

http://www.twc.state.tx.us/

Provides employment-related assistance including discrimination in employment, education, job search and unemployment insurance; services include general information, individual advocacy, and ombudsman services

 

Workers' Compensation Commission

800-252-7031 or 903-534-6250 (Tyler)

http://www.twcc.state.tx.us/

Assistance with workers compensation claims for work-related injuries, including general information, ombudsman services, pre-recorded information, self-help materials, and translator services at hearings

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ANDREWS (County Seat:  Andrews)

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas

800-955-1207 or 432-332-1207 (Odessa)

www.lanwt.org

General civil legal services – non-fee generating only

 

Advocacy, Inc.

800-252-9108 (Main Office)

800-880-4456 or 806-765-7794 (Lubbock)

http://www.advocacyinc.org/

Intake:  9 am – 12:30 pm M-F

Disability-related issues, including access and discrimination

12:30 pm - 5 pm, M-F

 

Area Agency on Aging of the Permian Basin

Midland

800-491-4636

432-563-1061

www.aaapb.com

info@aaapb.com

Provides persons age 60 and over with abuse/neglect referral, legal awareness education, health care information, long-term care insurance information, public benefits counseling/information, ombudsman services. Also provides assistance with filling out forms, individual advocacy, individualized advice, public interest advocacy, self-help materials and referrals to other agencies

 

Catholic Charities Immigration Counseling Services

214-634-7182 (Dallas)

http://www.catholiccharitiesdal.org/

Deportation services, asylum, suspension, voluntary departure, family unification and immigrant visa services  (no employment-related visa services), charges a small fee

8 am-noon Monday through Saturday

 

Safe Place of the Permian Basin

800-967-8928 or 915-570-1465 (Midland)

pbcbw@safeplacenow.com

http://www.safeplacenow.com/

Legal advocate assists with domestic violence issues

 

Texas Workforce Commission

800-832-2829 (Employee's Hotline)

800-735-2989 (TDD) or 800-735-2988 (Voice)

432-687-3003 (Midland)

http://www.twc.state.tx.us/

Provides employment-related assistance including discrimination in employment, education, job search and unemployment insurance; services include general information, individual advocacy, and ombudsman services

 

Workers Compensation Commission

800-252-7031

432-699-1281 (Midland)

http://www.twcc.state.tx.us/

Assistance with workers compensation claims for work-related injuries, including general information, ombudsman services, pre-recorded information, self-help materials, and translator services at hearings 

 

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ANGELINA (County Seat:  Lufkin)

Lone Star Legal Aid

800-354-1889 or 936-560-1455 (Nacogdoches)

http://www.lonestarlegal.org/

General civil legal services

 

Advocacy, Inc.

800-252-9108 (Main Office)

800-880-0821 or 713-974-7691 (Houston)

http://www.advocacyinc.org/

Disability-related issues, including access and discrimination

12:30 pm - 5 pm, M-F

 

Area Agency on Aging of Deep East Texas

Jasper

800-435-3377

409-384-5704

www.detcog.org/aaa

Provides persons age 60 and over with abuse/neglect referral, legal awareness education, health care information, long-term care insurance information, public benefits counseling/information, ombudsman services. Also provides assistance with filling out forms, individual advocacy, individualized advice, public interest advocacy, self-help materials and referrals to other agencies

 

Catholic Charities: St. Francis Cabrini Center for Immigrant Legal Assistance

Houston

713-874-6570

713-526-4611

www.catholiccharities.org

Asylum, deportation & removal, family visas, naturalization, VAWA petitions, charges a small fee

 

Houston Refugee Pro Bono Project, YMCA

713-339-9015 (Houston)

www.ymcahouston.org

Political asylum in deportation proceedings, VAWA petitions, trafficking T & U, and family-based immigration issues

Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm

 

Texas Workforce Commission

800-832-2829 (Employee's Hotline)

800-735-2989 (TDD) or 800-735-2988 (Voice)

936-639-1351 (Lufkin)

http://www.twc.state.tx.us/

Provides employment-related assistance including discrimination in employment, education, job search and unemployment insurance; services include general information, individual advocacy, and ombudsman services

 

Women's Shelter of East Texas

800-828-7233 or 936-569-1018 (Nacogdoches)

Legal advocate assists with domestic violence issues

 

Workers Compensation Commission

800-252-7031 or 936-639-6425 (Lufkin)

http://www.twcc.state.tx.us/

Assistance with workers compensation claims for work-related injuries, including general information, ombudsman services, pre-recorded information, self-help materials, and translator services at hearings

 

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 ARANSAS (County Seat:  Rockport) 
 

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc.

888-988-9996

www.trla.org

General civil legal services

 

Advocacy, Inc.

800-252-9108 (Main Office)

800-880-8401 or 210-737-0499 (San Antonio)

www.advocacyinc.org

Disability-related issues, including access and discrimination

12:30 pm - 5 pm, M-F 14

 

Area Agency on Aging of the Coastal Bend

Corpus Christi

800-817-5743

361-883-5743

www.aaacoastalbend.org

Info@AAAcoastalbend.org

Provides persons age 60 and over with abuse/neglect referral, legal awareness education, health care information, long-term care insurance information, public benefits counseling/information, ombudsman services. Also provides assistance with filling out forms, individual advocacy, individualized advice, public interest advocacy, self-help materials and referrals to other agencies

 

Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES)

210-226-7722 (San Antonio)

Immigration including asylum, voluntary departure, cancellations; free or low-cost. This program serves the San Antonio USCIS district only, which includes a large number of Texas counties.

St. Mary’s University School of Law Immigration Clinic

210-431-5714 (San Antonio)

Immigration: VAWA petitions and general immigration matters

 

Texas Workforce Commission

800-832-2829 (Employee's Hotline)

800-735-2989 (TDD) or 800-735-2988 (Voice)

361-758-5050 (Aransas Pass)

http://www.twc.state.tx.us/

Provides employment-related assistance including discrimination in employment, education, job search and unemployment insurance; services include general information, individual advocacy, and ombudsman services

 

The Womens Shelter

800-580-4878 or 361-881-8888 (Corpus Christi) 

www.thewomensshelter.org

Legal advocate assists with domestic violence issues and sexual assault

24 hour crisis center

 

Workers Compensation Commission

800-252-7031 or 361-883-2551 (Corpus Christi)

http://www.twcc.state.tx.us/

Assistance with workers compensation claims for work-related injuries, including general information, ombudsman services, pre-recorded information, self-help materials, and translator services at hearings

 

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ARCHER (County Seat:  Archer City)

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas

800-926-5542 or 940-723-5542 (Wichita Falls)

www.lanwt.org

General civil legal services – non-fee generating only

 

Advocacy, Inc.

800-252-9108 (Main Office)

940-761-1199 (Wichita Falls)

http://www.advocacyinc.org/

Disability-related issues, including access and discrimination

12:30 pm - 5 pm, M-F

 

Area Agency on Aging of North Texas

800-460-2226

940-322-5281 (Wichita Falls)

www.texasconnection.org/public/tx/north/north.html

Provides persons age 60 and over with abuse/neglect referral, legal awareness education, health care information, long-term care insurance information, public benefits counseling/information, ombudsman services. Also provides assistance with filling out forms, individual advocacy, individualized advice, public interest advocacy, self-help materials and referrals to other agencies

 

Catholic Charities Immigration Counseling Services

214-634-7182 (Dallas)

http://www.catholiccharitiesdal.org/

Deportation services, asylum, suspension, voluntary departure, family unification and immigrant visa services  (no employment-related visa services), charges a small fee

8 am-noon Monday through Saturday

 

Texas Workforce Commission

800-832-2829 (Employee's Hotline)

800-735-2989 (TDD) or 800-735-2988 (Voice)

940-322-1801 (Wichita Falls)

http://www.twc.state.tx.us/

Provides employment-related assistance including discrimination in employment, education, job search and unemployment insurance; services include general information, individual advocacy, and ombudsman services

 

Workers Compensation Commission

800-252-7031 or 940-767-2691 (Wichita Falls)

http://www.twcc.state.tx.us/

Assistance with workers compensation claims for work-related injuries, including general information, ombudsman services, pre-recorded information, self-help materials, and translator services at hearings

 

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ARMSTRONG (County Seat:  Claude)

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas

800-955-6808 or 806-373-6808 (Amarillo)

www.lanwt.org

General civil legal services – non-fee generating only

 

Advocacy, Inc.

800-252-9108 (Main Office)

800-880-4456 or 806-765-7794 (Lubbock)

http://www.advocacyinc.org/

Disability-related issues, including access and discrimination

12:30 pm - 5 pm, M-F

 

Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle

Amarillo

806-642-6008

806-331-2227

www.prpc.cog.tx.us/programs/aaa/aaa.htm

Provides persons age 60 and over with abuse/neglect referral, legal awareness education, health care information and long-term care insurance information, public benefits counseling/information, ombudsman services. Also provides assistance with filling out forms, individual advocacy, individualized advice, public interest advocacy, self-help materials and referrals to other agencies

 

Catholic Charities Immigration Counseling Services

214-634-7182 (Dallas)

http://www.catholiccharitiesdal.org/

Deportation services, asylum, suspension, voluntary departure, family unification and immigrant visa services  (no employment-related visa services), charges a small fee

8 am-noon Monday through Saturday

 

Family Support Services of Amarillo

Amarillo

(800)749-9026

(806)342-2500; Hotline: (806)374-5433

Provides 41 services under the umbrellas of counseling, advocacy, educational prevention services, sheltering, childcare, thrift store

 

Texas Workforce Commission

800-832-2829 (Employee's Hotline)

800-735-2989 (TDD) or 800-735-2988 (Voice)

806-372-5521 (Amarillo)

http://www.twc.state.tx.us/

Provides employment-related assistance including discrimination in employment, education, job search, and unemployment insurance; services include general information, individual advocacy, and ombudsman services

 

Workers Compensation Commission

800-252-7031 or 806-351-1222 (Amarillo)

http://www.twc.state.tx.us/

Assistance with workers compensation claims for work-related injuries, including general information, ombudsman services, pre-recorded information, self-help materials, and translator services at hearings

 

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ATASCOSA (County Seat:  Jourdanton)

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc.

888-988-9996

www.trla.org

General civil legal services

 

Advocacy, Inc.

800-252-9108 (Main Office)

800-880-8401 or 210-737-0499 (San Antonio)

http://www.advocacyinc.org/

Disability-related issues, including access and discrimination

12:30 pm - 5 pm, M-F

 

Alamo Area Resource Center

San Antonio

800-308-2437

210-358-9995

www.aarcsa.com

A social service agency for persons with AIDS/HIV as well as retraining for the disabled and others in need. Refer people who need general civil legal services including advocacy, wills, guardianships, directives, and powers of attorney. Also provides assistance with filling out forms, individual advocacy, individualized advice, public interest advocacy, self-help materials and referrals to other agencies

 

Area Agency on Aging of the Alamo Area

San Antonio

866-231-4922

210-362-5561

www.aacog.com

Provides persons age 60 and over with abuse/neglect referral, legal awareness education, health care information, long-term care insurance information, public benefits counseling/information, ombudsman services. Also provides assistance with filling out forms, individual advocacy, individualized advice, public interest advocacy, self-help materials and referrals to other agencies

 

Atascosa Family Crisis Center

Pleasanton

877-569-2001

830-569-2001 or 830-281-2001

www.jourdanton.net (under social services)

Legal advocate assists domestic violence and sexual assualt victims, providing legal and personal advocacy. Offer licensed peer and group support counseling, safety planning, transportation, food, and emergency shelter.

 

Catholic Charities Immigration Services

San Antonio

210-433-3256

Deportation/removal, inadmissability/exclusion, immigrant visa, citizenship assistance and VAWA, charges a small fee

 

Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc. / Battered Women's Shelter of San Antonio

San Antonio

210-733-8810

fvps-exdir@satx.rr.com

Staff attorney assists with domestic violence issues.

 

Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES)

210-226-7722 (San Antonio)

Immigration including asylum, voluntary departure, cancellations; free or low-cost. This program serves the San Antonio USCIS district only, which includes a large number of Texas counties.

 

St. Mary’s University School of Law Immigration Clinic

210-431-5714 (San Antonio)

Immigration: VAWA petitions and general immigration matters

 

Texas Workforce Commission

800-832-2829 (Employee's Hotline)

800-735-2989 (TDD) or 800-735-2988 (Voice)

830-281-6630 (Pleasanton))

http://www.twc.state.tx.us/

Provides employment-related assistance including discrimination in employment, education, job search and unemployment insurance; services include general information, individual advocacy, and ombudsman services

 

Workers Compensation Commission

800-252-7031 or 210-593-0070 (San Antonio)

http://www.twcc.state.tx.us/

Assistance with workers compensation claims for work-related injuries, including general information, ombudsman services, pre-recorded information, self-help materials, and translator services at hearings

 

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AUSTIN (County Seat:  Bellville)

Lone Star Legal Aid

979-865-9133 (Bellville)

http://www.lonestarlegal.org/

General civil legal services

 

Advocacy, Inc.

800-252-9108 (Main Office)

800-315-3876 or 512-454-4816 (Austin)

www.advocacyinc.org

Disability-related issues, including access and discrimination

12:30 pm - 5 pm, M-F

 

AIDS/HIV Legal Aid Program, NAACP

713-526-3389 (Houston)

www.naacphouston.org

Estate matters, insurance, employment, social security, wills, probate, landlord/tenant, and powers of attorney

Saturdays, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

 

Area Agency on Aging of Houston-Galveston

800-437-7396

713-627-3200 (Houston)

www.h-gac.com (click on Programs)

Provides persons age 60 and over with abuse/neglect referral, legal awareness education, health care information, long-term care insurance information, public benefits counseling/information, ombudsman services. Also provides assistance with filling out forms, individual advocacy, individualized advice, public interest advocacy, self-help materials and referrals to other agencies

 

Catholic Charities: St. Francis Cabrini Center for Immigrant Legal Assistance

Houston

713-874-6570

713-526-4611

www.catholiccharities.org

Asylum, deportation & removal, family visas, naturalization, VAWA petitions, charges a small fee

 

Houston Refugee Pro Bono Project, YMCA

713-339-9015 (Houston)

www.ymcahouston.org

Political asylum in deportation proceedings, VAWA petitions, trafficking T & U, and family-based immigration issues

Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm

 

Southeast Texas Legal Clinic

Houston

800-642-3994

713-523-7852

Provide assistance with civil matters for clients who are elderly or have HIV/AIDS

 

Texas Workforce Commission

800-832-2829 (Employee's Hotline)

800-735-2989 (TDD) or 800-735-2988 (Voice)

281-579-8071 (Houston)

www.twc.state.tx.us

Provides employment-related assistance including discrimination in employment, education, job search and unemployment insurance; services include general information, individual advocacy, and ombudsman services

 

Workers Compensation Commission

800-252-7031

713-943-0800 (Houston)

http://www.twcc.state.tx.us/

Assistance with workers compensation claims for work-related injuries, including general information, ombudsman services, pre-recorded information, self-help materials, and translator services at hearings

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BAILEY (County Seat:  Muleshoe)

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas

800-955-8491 or 806-293-8491 (Plainview)

www.lanwt.org

General civil legal services – non-fee generating only

 

Advocacy, Inc.

800-252-9108 (Main Office)

800-880-4456 or 806-765-7794 (Lubbock)

http://www.advocacyinc.org/

Disability-related issues, including access and discrimination

12:30 pm - 5 pm, M-F

 

Area Agency on Aging of the South Plains

800-858-1809

806-762-8721 (Lubbock)

www.spag.org/aged.htm

Provides persons age 60 and over with abuse/neglect referral, legal awareness education, health care information, long-term care insurance information, public benefits counseling/information, ombudsman services. Also provides assistance with filling out forms, individual advocacy, individualized advice, public interest advocacy, self-help materials and referrals to other agencies

8 am - 5 pm, M-F

 

Catholic Charities Immigration Counseling Services

214-634-7182 (Dallas)

http://www.catholiccharitiesdal.org

Deportation services, asylum, suspension, voluntary departure, family unification and immigrant visa services  (no employment-related visa services), charges a small fee

8 am-noon Monday through Saturday

 

Catholic Family Service Immigration and Naturalization Program (Proyecto de Legalizacion)

806-765-8475 (Lubbock)

http://www.catholiclubbock.org/cfs/cfservices.asp

All immigration and naturalization procedures, charges a small fee

 

Texas Workforce Commission

800-832-2829 (Employee's Hotline)

800-735-2989 (TDD) or 800-735-2988 (Voice)

806-765-5038 (Lubbock)

www.twc.state.tx.us

Provides employment-related assistance including discrimination in employment, education, job search and unemployment insurance; services include general information, individual advocacy, and ombudsman services

 

Womens Protective Services

800-736-6491

806-747-8491 (Lubbock)

www.wpslbk.org

Legal advocate assists with domestic violence issues. Call hotline to set up appointment

 

Workers Compensation Commission

800-252-7031 or 806-744-4569 (Lubbock)

http://www.twcc.state.tx.us/

Assistance with workers compensation claims for work-related injuries, including general information, ombudsman services, pre-recorded information, self-help materials, and translator services at hearings

 

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BANDERA (County Seat:  Bandera)

Texas Rural Legal Aid

888-988-9996 

http://www.trla.org/

General civil legal services

 

Advocacy, Inc.

800-252-9108 (Main Office)

800-880-8401 or 210-737-0499 (San Antonio)

www.advocacyinc.org

Disability-related issues, including access and discrimination

12:30 pm - 5 pm, M-F

 

Alamo Area Resource Center

San Antonio

800-308-2437

210-358-9995

http://www.aarcsa.com/

A social service agency for persons with AIDS/HIV as well as retraining for the disabled and others in need. Refer people who need general civil legal services including advocacy, wills, guardianships, directives, and powers of attorney. Also provides assistance with filling out forms, individual advocacy, individualized advice, public interest advocacy, self-help materials and referrals to other agencies

 

Area Agency on Aging of the Alamo Area

San Antonio

866-231-4922

210-362-5561

www.aacog.com

Provides persons age 60 and over with abuse/neglect referral, legal awareness education, health care information, long-term care insurance information, public benefits counseling/information, ombudsman services. Also provides assistance with filling out forms, individual advocacy, individualized advice, public interest advocacy, self-help materials and referrals to other agencies

 

Catholic Charities Immigration Services

San Antonio

210-433-3256

Deportation/removal, inadmissability/exclusion, immigrant visa, citizenship assistance and VAWA, charges a small fee

 

Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES)

210-226-7722 (San Antonio)

Immigration including asylum, voluntary departure, cancellations; free or low-cost. This program serves the San Antonio USCIS district only, which includes a large number of Texas counties.

 

Southwest Family Life Center

830-426-5131 (Hondo)

830-334-4556 (Pearsall)

830-796-3449 (Bandera)

Swflc@world-net.net

Legal advocate assists with domestic violence issues

 

St. Mary’s University School of Law Immigration Clinic

210-431-5714 (San Antonio)

Immigration: VAWA petitions and general immigration matters

 

Texas Workforce Commission

800-832-2829 (Employee's Hotline)

800-735-2989 (TDD) or 800-735-2988 (Voice)

830-257-3171 (Kerrville)

http://www.twc.state.tx.us/

Provides employment-related assistance including discrimination in employment, education, job search and unemployment insurance; services include general information, individual advocacy, and ombudsman services

 

Workers Compensation Commission

800-252-7031 or 210-593-0070 (San Antonio)

http://www.twcc.state.tx.us/

Assistance with workers compensation claims for work-related injuries, including general information, ombudsman services, pre-recorded information, self-help materials, and translator services at hearings

 

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BASTROP (County Seat:  Bastrop)

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc.

888-988-9996

www.trla.org

General civil legal services

Advocacy, Inc.

800-252-9108 (Main Office)

800-315-3876 or 512-454-4816 (Austin)

www.advocacyinc.org

Disability-related issues, including access and discrimination

12:30 pm - 5 pm, M-F

 

Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area

888-622-9111

512-916-6062 (Austin)

www.aaacap.org/

aaacap@capco.state.tx.us

Provides persons age 60 and over with abuse/neglect referral, legal awareness education, health care information, long-term care insurance information, public benefits counseling/information, ombudsman services. Also provides assistance with filling out forms, individual advocacy, individualized advice, public interest advocacy, self-help materials and referrals to other agencies

 

Capital Area AIDS Legal Project

512-406-6173 (Austin)  

www.asaustin.com

Estate planning, debtor counseling, discrimination, insurance problems, access to health care, public benefits, family law, immigration and other matters encountered by eligible clients; Provides counsel in civil law matters to low-income individuals living with HIV and AIDS

 

Catholic Charities of Central Texas

512-494-0148

www.ccctx.org/immigrantconcerns.htm

Immigration services. Charges a fee.

 

Dispute Resolution Center

512-303-6084 (Bastrop)

www.austindrc.org

Provides alternative dispute resolution services including mediation, mini-trial, moderated conference settlement conference, summary jury trial and arbitration

 

Fair Housing Program, Austin Tenants’ Council

Austin

512-474-1961 (Counseling Line)

512-474-7007 (Fair Housing Program)

www.housing-rights.org/

Housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability, also tenant/ landlord counseling and mediation

9 am -12, 1- 4 pm, M-F

 

Family Crisis Center

Bastrop

888-311-7755

512-321-7760; 512-303-7755

www.familycrisiscenter.us

fcc@familycrisiscenter.us

Legal advocate assists with domestic violence issues

 

Political Asylum Project of Austin (PAPA)

Austin

512-478-0546 x 200

www.papaustin.org

Immigration: asylum, cancellation of removal, voluntary departure, VAWA petitions, citizenship, family-based visa petitions, detainees rights, TPS for Hondurans, ABC/NACARA, assistance for immigrant victims of crime

9 am - 5 pm, M-F

 

Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES)

210-226-7722 (San Antonio)

Immigration including asylum, voluntary departure, cancellations; free or low-cost. This program serves the San Antonio USCIS district only, which includes a large number of Texas counties.

 

St. Mary’s University School of Law Immigration Clinic

210-431-5714 (San Antonio)

Immigration: VAWA petitions and general immigration matters

 

Texas Workforce Commission

800-832-2829 (Employee's Hotline)

800-735-2989 (TDD) or 800-735-2988 (Voice)

512-303-3916 (Bastrop)

http://www.twc.state.tx.us/

Provides employment-related assistance including discrimination in employment, education, job search and unemployment insurance; services include general information, individual advocacy, and ombudsman services

 

Workers Compensation Commission

800-252-7031 or 512-933-1899 (Austin)

http://www.twcc.state.tx.us/

Assistance with workers compensation claims for work-related injuries, including general information, ombudsman services, pre-recorded information, self-help materials, and translator services at hearings

 

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 BAYLOR (County Seat:  Seymour)

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas

800-926-5542 or 940-723-5542 (Wichita Falls)

www.lanwt.org

General civil legal services – non-fee generating only

 

Advocacy, Inc.

800-252-9108 (Main Office)

800-880-2884 or 214-630-0916 (Dallas)

www.advocacyinc.org

Disability-related issues, including access and discrimination

12:30 pm - 5 pm, M-F

 

Area Agency on Aging of North Texas

800-460-2226

940-322-5281 (Wichita Falls)

www.texasconnection.org/public/tx/north/north.html

Provides persons age 60 and over with abuse/neglect referral, legal awareness education, health care information, long-term care insurance information, public benefits counseling/information, ombudsman services. Also provides assistance with filling out forms, individual advocacy, individualized advice, public interest advocacy, self-help materials and referrals to other agencies

 

Catholic Charities Immigration Counseling Services

214-634-7182 (Dallas)

http://www.catholiccharitiesdal.org

Deportation services, asylum, suspension, voluntary departure, family unification and immigrant visa services  (no employment-related visa services), charges a small fee

8 am-noon Monday through Saturday

 

Texas Workforce Commission

800-832-2829 (Employee's Hotline)

800-735-2989 (TDD) or 800-735-2988 (Voice)

940-552-9381 (Vernon)

http://www.twc.state.tx.us/

Provides employment-related assistance including discrimination in employment, education, job search and unemployment insurance; services include general information, individual advocacy, and ombudsman services

 

Workers Compensation Commission

800-252-7031 or 940-767-2691 (Wichita Falls)

http://www.twcc.state.tx.us/

Assistance with workers compensation claims for work-related injuries, including general information, ombudsman services, pre-recorded information, self-help materials, and translator services at hearings

 

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BEE (County Seat:  Beeville)

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc.

888-988-9996

www.trla.org

General civil legal services

 

Advocacy, Inc.

800-252-9108 (Main Office)

800-880-8401 or 210-737-0499 (San Antonio)

http://www.advocacyinc.org/

Disability-related issues, including access and discrimination

12:30 pm - 5 pm, M-F

 

Area Agency on Aging of the Coastal Bend

Corpus Christi

800-817-5743

361-883-5743

www.aaacoastalbend.org

Info@AAAcoastalbend.org

Provides persons age 60 and over with abuse/neglect referral, legal awareness education, health care information, long-term care insurance information, public benefits counseling/information, ombudsman services. Also provides assistance with filling out forms, individual advocacy, individualized advice, public interest advocacy, self-help materials and referrals to other agencies

 

Catholic Social Services

Corpus Christi

361-884-0651

Immigration: serves undocumented women and children, provides assistance with paperwork for adjustments, family petitions, naturalization and VAWA petitions

 

Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES)

210-226-7722 (San Antonio)

Immigration including asylum, voluntary departure, cancellations; free or low-cost. This program serves the San Antonio USCIS district only, which includes a large number of Texas counties.

 

St. Mary’s University School of Law Immigration Clinic

210-431-5714 (San Antonio)

Immigration: VAWA petitions and general immigration matters

 

Texas Workforce Commission

800-832-2829 (Employee's Hotline)

800-735-2989 (TDD) or 800-735-2988 (Voice)

361-358-8941 (Beeville)

http://www.twc.state.tx.us/

Provides employment-related assistance including discrimination in employment, education, job search and unemployment insurance; services include general information, individual advocacy, and ombudsman services

 

The Womens Shelter

800-580-4878

361-881-8888 (Corpus Christi)

www.thewomensshelter.org

Legal advocate assists with domestic violence issues and sexual assault

24 hour crisis center

 

Workers Compensation Commission

800-252-7031 or 361-576-9612 (Victoria)

http://www.twcc.state.tx.us/

Assistance with workers compensation claims for work-related injuries, including general information, ombudsman services, pre-recorded information, self-help materials, and translator services at hearings

 

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BELL (County Seat:  Belton)

 

Lone Star Legal Aid

1-800-234-6606

254-939-5773 (Belton)

http://www.lonestarlegal.org/

General civil legal services

 

Advocacy, Inc.

800-252-9108 (Main Office)

800-315-3876 or 512-454-4816 (Austin)

www.advocacyinc.org

Disability-related issues, including access and discrimination

12:30 pm - 5 pm, M-F

 

Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas

Belton

800-447-7169

254-939-1886

www.centexaaa.com

Provides persons age 60 and over with abuse/neglect referral, legal awareness education, health care information, long-term care insurance information, public benefits counseling/information, ombudsman services. Also provides assistance with filling out forms, individual advocacy, individualized advice, public interest advocacy, self-help materials and referrals to other agencies

 

Catholic Charities of Central Texas

512-494-0148

www.ccctx.org/immigrantconcerns.htm

Immigration services. Charges a fee.

 

Families in Crisis, Inc.

Killeen

254-634-1184

888-799-7233 (24 Hr Hotline)

www.familiesincrisis.net

ficinc@n-link.com

 

Legal Aid Protection Program

254-939-5773 or 888-674-4529

Legal advocate assists with domestic violence issues, sexual assault, and LACT outreach through the shelter

 

Political Asylum Project of Austin (PAPA)

512-478-0546 x 200 (Austin)

www.papaustin.org

Immigration: asylum, cancellation of removal, voluntary departure, VAWA petitions, citizenship, family-based visa petitions, detainees rights, TPS for Hondurans, ABC/NACARA, assistance for immigrant victims of crime

9 am - 5 pm, M-F

 

Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES)

210-226-7722 (San Antonio)

Immigration including asylum, voluntary departure, cancellations; free or low-cost. This program serves the San Antonio USCIS district only, which includes a large number of Texas counties.

 

St. Mary’s University School of Law Immigration Clinic

210-431-5714 (San Antonio)

Immigration: VAWA petitions and general immigration matters

 

Texas Workforce Commission

800-832-2829 (Employee's Hotline)

800-735-2989 (TDD) or 800-735-2988 (Voice)

254-200-2000 (Killeen)

www.twc.state.tx.us

Provides employment-related assistance including discrimination in employment, education, job search and unemployment insurance; services include general information, individual advocacy, and ombudsman services

 

Workers Compensation Commission

800-252-7031 or 254-755-7011 (Waco)

http://www.twcc.state.tx.us/

Assistance with workers compensation claims for work-related injuries, including general information, ombudsman services, pre-recorded information, self-help materials, and translator services at hearings

 

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 BEXAR (County Seat:  San Antonio)

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc.

888-988-9996

www.trla.org

General civil legal services

 

Advocacy, Inc.

800-252-9108 (Main Office)

800-880-8401 or 210-737-0499 (San Antonio)

www.advocacyinc.org

Disability-related issues, including access and discrimination

12:30 pm - 5 pm, M-F

 

Alamo Area Resource Center

San Antonio

800-308-2437

210-358-9995

www.aarcsa.com

A social service agency for persons with AIDS/HIV as well as retraining for the disabled and others in need. Refer people who need general civil legal services including advocacy, wills, guardianships, directives, and powers of attorney. Also provides assistance with filling out forms, individual advocacy, individualized advice, public interest advocacy, self-help materials and referrals to other agencies

 

Area Agency on Aging of Bexar County

San Antonio

800-960-5201

210-362-5200

www.aacog.dst.tx.us/aging.htm#bexar

mail@aacog.com

Provides persons age 60 and over with abuse/neglect referral, legal awareness education, health care information, long-term care insurance information, public benefits counseling/information, ombudsman services. Also provides assistance with filling out forms, individual advocacy, individualized advice, public interest advocacy, self-help materials and referrals to other agencies

 

Catholic Charities Immigration Services

210-433-3256 (San Antonio)

Deportation/removal, inadmissability/exclusion, immigrant visa, citizenship assistance and VAWA, charges a small fee

 

Women's Shelter of San Antonio

San Antonio

210-733-8810

fvps-exdir@satx.rr.com

Staff attorney assists with domestic violence issues.

 

Jewish Family and Children's Services

San Antonio

210-302-6920

Probate alternatives for adults, including financial budgeting and payee services, and counseling.

 

P.E.A.C.E Initiative

San Antonio

210-533-2729

Domestic violence community education

 

Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES)

210-226-7722 (San Antonio)

Immigration including asylum, voluntary departure, cancellations; free or low-cost. This program serves the San Antonio USCIS district only, which includes a large number of Texas counties.

 

San Antonio Bar Association Appellate Section Pro Bono Committee

San Antonio

210-227-8822

Civil appellate pro bono representation

 

San Antonio Bar Association Community Justice Program

San Antonio

888-988-9996

210-227-8822

Family, consumer, employment, housing, landlord-tenant, simple wills, probate and bankruptcy matters

 

St. Mary’s University School of Law Center for Legal and Social Justice

San Antonio

210-431-2596

Civil Justice Clinic: family law, wills & probate, social security, chid support and custody. Community Development Clinic: assists non-profit organizations with startup, incorporation and other matters

 

St. Mary’s University School of Law Immigration Clinic

210-431-5714 (San Antonio)

Immigration: VAWA petitions and general immigration matters

 

Texas Workforce Commission

800-832-2829 (Employee's Hotline)

800-735-2989 (TDD) or 800-735-2988 (Voice)

210-822-7640 (San Antonio)

www.twc.state.tx.us

Provides employment-related assistance including discrimination in employment, education, job search and unemployment insurance; services include general information, individual advocacy, and ombudsman services

 

Workers Compensation Commission

800-252-7031 or 210-593-0070 (San Antonio)

http://www.twcc.state.tx.us/

Assistance with workers compensation claims for work-related injuries, including general information, ombudsman services, pre-recorded information, self-help materials, and translator services at hearings

 

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 BLANCO (County Seat:  Johnson City)

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc.

888-988-9996

www.trla.org

General civil legal services

 

Advocacy, Inc.

800-252-9108 (Main Office)

800-315-3876 or 512-454-4816 (Austin)

www.advocacyinc.org

Disability-related issues, including access and discrimination

12:30 pm - 5 pm, M-F

 

Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area

888-622-9111

512-916-6062 (Austin)

www.aaacap.org/

aaacap@capco.state.tx.us

Provides persons age 60 and over with abuse/neglect referral, legal awareness education, health care information, long-term care insurance information, public benefits counseling/information, ombudsman services. Also provides assistance with filling out forms, individual advocacy, individualized advice, public interest advocacy, self-help materials and referrals to other agencies

 

Capital Area AIDS Legal Project

Austin

512-406-6173