Legal Aid, Bar Association, and Nonprofit Organizations - Useful Websites
Useful Information
Most websites produced by legal aid organizations, bar associations, or other non-profit organizations can be trusted to contain free and reliable legal information.
Helpful Services
These organizations may also be able to provide you with helpful services.
Please see each of the sections below for information on useful legal aid, bar association, and non-profit organization websites for each corresponding legal topic.
Important
The list below is intended to provide examples of useful websites. It is not an exhaustive listing. There may be additional websites, not listed here, able to help you.
- American Bar Association
- The American Bar Association ("ABA") is a professional organization committed to " improving the legal profession and advancing the rule of law throughout the United States." They have a good deal of information on the legal system, you may find helpful.
- Please click here to learn more.
- State Bar of Texas
- The State Bar of Texas is the second largest state bar association in the United States. Its mission is to "support the administration of the legal system, assure all citizens equal access to justice, foster high standards of ethical conduct for lawyers, enable its members to better serve their clients and the public, educate the public about the rule of law, and promote diversity in the administration of justice and the practice of law."
- Their website has useful information specifically designed for use by the public.
- Please click here for more information.
- Texas Young Lawyers Association
- The Texas Young Lawyers Association ("TYLA") is part of the State Bar of Texas. Their primary purpose is to "facilitate the administration of justice, foster respect for the law, and advance the role of the legal profession in serving the public."
- Their website has comprehensive information on the legal system, you may find useful when trying to solve your legal problems.
- Please click here to learn more.
- The People's Lawyer
- This website has information to help you understand your rights and responsibilities in the legal system. They also host a People's Law School event from time to time to provide useful information and help to Texans in need.
- Please click here for more information.
- TXAccess.org
- This is the website of the Texas Access and Visitation Hotline. This hotline is operated by Texas Legal Services Center, in conjunction with the Texas Office of the Attorney General Child Support Division. It seeks to "provide easy, statewide access to basic legal information, education, and resources for parents and other interested parties who do not have access to an attorney."
- Their website has a good deal of answers to common questions about access and visitation issues.
- Please click here for more information.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline
- The national domestic violence hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide help on issues involving domestic violence.
- Their website has a wide variety of tools you may find useful.
- Please click here to learn more.
- Texas Association Against Sexual Assault
- The goal of the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault ("TAASA") is to provide leadership to free the statewide community of sexual violence through education, prevention, and advocacy.
- Their website has information for survivors and/or victims of sexual assault.
- Please click here to find out more.
- Texas Council on Family Violence
- The Texas Council on Family Violence seeks to "promote safe and healthy relationships by supporting service providers, facilitating strategic prevention efforts, and creating opportunities for freedom from domestic violence."
- Their website has information that victims and/or survivors of domestic violence may find useful.
- Please click here for more information.
- Texas Fair Defense Project
- The mission of the Texas Fair Defense Project is to "fight for a criminal justice system that respects the rights of low-income Texans."
- Their website has useful information on the Texas Criminal Justice system, as well as information on how to get a court-appointed lawyer in a criminal case.
- Please click here to learn more.
- Texas Inmate Families Association
- The Texas Inmate Families Association is an organization whose mission "is to break the cycle of crime by strengthening families through support, education, and advocacy."
- Their website contains information inmates and their families may find useful.
- Please click here for more information.
- Austin Tenants Council
- The Austin Tenant's Council's mission is to "protect tenants' rights and educate the community on fair housing."
- Their website has useful fact sheets and forms that may be able to help if you are having landlord-tenant issues.
- They also have a telephone counseling hotline for Travis County residents.
- Please click here to learn more.
- Texas A&M Real Estate Center
- The Texas A&M Real Estate Center is the largest publicly funded organization in the country devoted to real estate research.
- This website has a wealth of useful information on real estate law in Texas.
- Please click here to learn more.
- Texas Tenant Advisor
- This is a website "intended to provide residential tenants of Texas with general information."
- They have guides on landlord-tenant law you may find useful.
- Please click here for more information.
- Texas Tenants Union
- The Texas Tenants' Union is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering tenants "through education and organizing to protect their rights, preserve their homes, improve their living conditions, and enhance the quality of life in their communities."
- Their website has information Texas Tenants might find useful.
- They have hosted a weekly, in-person, Tenants Rights Workshop in Dallas, Texas to help Texans with their landlord/tenant issues.
- Please click here to learn more.
- Disability Rights Texas
- Disability Rights Texas is a non-profit organization, with a mission to "help people with disabilities understand and exercise their rights under the law, ensuring their full and equal participation in society."
- Their website has a wide variety of information on the law affecting disabled Texans and their families.
- Please click here for more information.
- National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives
- The National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives is " a specialized bar association for attorneys and other advocates who represent people with disabilities.
- NOSSCR's mission is to "advocate for improvements in Social Security disability programs and to ensure that individuals with disabilities applying for Social Security Disability and SSI benefits have access to highly qualified representation and receive fair decisions.
- Their website has a lawyer referral service for Social Security benefits cases and useful information as well.
- Please click here to learn more.
- DisasterLegalAid.org
- This website is THE national legal aid website for disaster relief. It is administered by Lone Star Legal Aid and contains information to help you prepare for, deal with and recover from natural disasters.
- Please click here for more information.
- National Consumer Law Center
- Since 1969 the mission of the non-profit National Consumer Law Center ("NCLC") has been to "work for consumer justice and economic security for low-income and other disadvantaged people, including older adults, in the U.S."
- Their website has information that consumers may find helpful when dealing with common consumer law issues.
- Please click here to learn more.
- Pension Rights Center
- The Pension Rights Center ("PRC") is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to "protecting and promoting the retirement security of American workers, retirees, and their families."
- Their website has useful information for those with questions or issues concerning pension and retirement.
- Please click here for more information.
- Bigger Than Bullies
- This website has information and resources for parents looking for help on bullying issues involving their children.
- This website was made possible thanks to a grant from the Texas Bar Foundation.
- Please click here to learn more.
- Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans
- This website provides resources that help " local bar associations and legal aid organizations set up free civil advice clinics for veterans and their families."
- It contains information you may find useful.
- Please click here for more information.
- American Civil Liberties Union
- The American Civil Liberties Union ("ACLU") is an organization that, " has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and the laws of the United States."
- Their website has information that can help you better understand your rights under the U.S. Constitution.
- Please click here for more information.
- Immi.org
- Immi is an organization that seeks to help immigrants understand their legal options.
- This website provides useful information and a directory of legal help for immigration focused issues.
- Please click here to learn more.
- Immigration Rights Hotline
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The Immigration Rights Hotline is a source of timely and accurate information about changing immigration policies, a place to report discrimination and racial profiling, and a source for referrals to legal services providers and immigrant rights organizers.
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The Hotline is a project of the Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative, Boat People SOS, BakerRipley, United We Dream, Houston Volunteer Lawyers, and The ACLU of Texas.
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- Unaccompanied Children Resource Center
- This organization provides free legal resources and useful information for advocates and immigrants.
- If you or someone you know is an unaccompanied minor please click the here to learn more about your right.
- United We Dream
- United We Dream is the largest immigrant youth-led organization in the nation. They organize and advocate for the dignity and fair treatment of immigrant youth and families, regardless of immigration status.