Catholic Charities - Archdiocese of San Antonio - Caritas Legal Services

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Hours of Operation

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Thursday

8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Friday

Services Provided 

Provides legal aid to low-income and immigrant families as well as those who are victims of crime, domestic violence and human trafficking.  Additionally, free site based legal clinics called “Ask-A-Lawyer” are available to anyone seeking information about any legal issue.

Participants are offered legal information, and if necessary, referrals to legal aid or to other attorneys who will work on a sliding scale or a payment plan.  

• Non-immigration consultations are by appointment only.  
• Immigration consultations are available on a walk-in basis Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  
• Please contact Evelyn Huron, program director, for additional information at 210-433-3256.

Ask-A-Lawyer Free Legal Clinics

Free walk-in legal clinics, called Ask-A-Lawyer, are held several times throughout the year. The Ask-A-Lawyer clinics are hosted by Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio, Inc. and St. Mary’s University School of Law. Law student volunteers interview individuals about various legal issues. Licensed attorneys consult with the students about the legal issues presented. Participants are offered legal information, and if necessary, referrals to legal aid or to other attorneys who may work on a sliding scale or payment plan.
Immigration Services

Through advocacy, education and direct service, the Immigration Services works toward the just and humane treatment of all immigrants by helping them to achieve the full benefits available to them under immigration law. Providing professional consultation and reduced-fee legal services, the Immigration Services focuses on reuniting families by guiding immigrants through the complex legal process. All individuals and families seeking legal services must first undergo a consultation. Through our consultation process, our staff is able to fully assess the extent of a client’s situation and provide the most appropriate options available.

Languages Spoken:

English, Spanish, For other Languages Interpreters are provided upon request.