Free Legal Aid in Austin

American Civil Liberties Union of Texas

Areas of Law: Criminal Justice, Cyber Liberties, Discrimination, Election and Voting, Free Speech, LGBT Rights, Immigrant Rights, National Security, Police Practices, Poverty Rights, Prisons, Privacy, Reproductive Freedom and Youth Rights.

Good to Know: The ACLU does not generally assist in the following types of cases: Criminal defense or post-conviction appeals, Divorce or child custody disputes, Property disputes, Tax problems, Consumer complaints, Landlord-tenant disputes, Building code issues and Complaints about lawyers or judges.

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc.

Areas of Law: Domestic Violence & Family law, Economic & Social Justice, Housing, Individual Rights, Labor, Public Benefits, and more.

Good to Know: This office takes cases by appointment. To the extent possible, emergency walk ins applicants will be accommodated if there is a spot available.

Volunteer Lawyer Services Free Legal Clinics [PDF]

Monday Evenings at 6 PM

Martin Junior High School 1601 Haskell St.

Wednesday Evenings at 6 PM

Webb Middle School 601 East St. Johns St.
Areas of Law: Civil law except criminal and immigration.

Good to Know: This is a free evening walk in legal clinic where low-income individuals can apply for legal services. Spanish language interpreters, childcare, and security are available at each clinic.

Law Referral Service of Central Texas

Areas of Law: Bankruptcy, Business, Consumer, Criminal, Employment, Estate Planning, Family, Immigration, Personal Injury, Real Estate

Good to Know: LRS is a nonprofit public service providing information about consumer service organizations and government agencies that may assist, as well as direct referrals to lawyers who have been screened and qualified. LRS provides will provide a 30 minutes attorney consultation for a nominal fee.

LegalLine

Good to Know: This is a free legal hotline sponsored by the Lawyer Referral Service of Central Texas. It operates on the first Tuesday of every month from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Bilingual (English/Spanish) attorneys are available.

Capital Area AIDS Legal Project

Areas of Law: Life planning, Insurance, Discrimination, Confidentiality, Immigration, Public Benefits, Landlord-Tenant, Probate and Family Law.

Good to Know:  This is a pro bono legal services agency for low-income people who are living with HIV and AIDS.

Safeplace

Areas of Law: Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Family Law

Good to Know: This organization provides counseling, shelter, hospital advocacy, and legal advocacy for women, children, teen, and male survivors of sexual or domestic violence. If you need immediate assistance, please call your local police department or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).

Texas Advocacy Project

(512) 476-5770 Family Violence Legal Line

(512) 476-1866 Family Law Hotline

(512) 225-9290 Sexual Assault Hotline

Good to Know: This organization works directly with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking across Texas to deliver free legal services.

Central Texas Regional Office

Areas of Law: Disability Rights

Good to Know: This office handles disability-related issues including access and discrimination.

The Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area (AAACAP)

Areas of Law: Abuse, Health Care, Public Benefits

Good to Know: This office helps individuals ages 60 and over with a variety of legal issues including legal referrals and assistance with filing out public benefits forms. 

American Gateways

Areas of Law: Immigration, Asylum, Cancellation of Removal, Voluntary Departure, VAWA, Citizenship, Family-Based Visa Petitions, Detainees Rights.

Good to Know: Walk-in consultations are available Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Jane’s Due Process

Areas of Law: Underage pregnancy rights

Good to Know: This a 24-hour legal hotline for underage pregnant teenagers. It provides information and referrals for legal issues related to teen pregnancy such as emancipation, Title IX, dating violence, and health care.

Legal Advice Clinic [PDF]

Areas of Law: Bankruptcy, Child Support, Consumer/Contracts, Criminal, Divorce, Estate Planning/Wills, Landlord/Tenant, and Public Benefits

Good to Know: This is a monthly legal advice clinic open to all veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. First come, first served. Arrive early to sign up. Call ahead to learn time and location.

Camp Mabry Law Dept.

Areas of Law: Probate

Good to Know: This office provides legal help with wills and power of attorney issues. Call ahead of time for an appointment.

Equal Justice Center

Areas of Law: Immigration, Labor Law, Workers Rights

Good to Know: The Equal Justice Center provides free legal services regardless of immigration status.

The University of Texas School of Law Legal Clinics

Areas of Law: Capital Punishment, Children’s Rights, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Entrepreneurship and Community Development, Environmental, Housing, Human Rights, Immigration, Juvenile Justice, Legislative, Mediation, Mental Health, Transnational Worker Rights.

Good to Know: The Law School only provides legal assistance in a limited number of cases. They do not accept requests for help directly from individuals. When possible, the Pro Bono Program provides information about outside organizations that may be able to assist. Contact the individual clinic to learn more.