FAQs

If you qualify for legal aid and depending on your issue, our lawyers can provide help ranging from advice and counsel, preparation of legal documents, and full representation.

Our legal services are free for those who qualify for help.

All applicants are protected by attorney/client confidentiality rules. This means any information you share with us is private and will not be shared with anyone else without your permission.

To qualify for legal aid, you must meet the household income requirements, have a civil legal issue that we support, be a legal citizen or non-citizen, and have a legal issue in or live within our service area. If you still aren’t sure if you qualify, call the toll-free Legal Aid Line at 888-529-5277.

We respond to requests for legal aid as quickly as we can. If your matter is urgent, call the local office nearest to you or call our Legal Aid Line at 888-529-5277.

Generally no, unless the applicant is a minor or you have a legal power of attorney over that person. It is best to call the office nearest to you to determine who should apply for our services.

Generally no, but there are exceptions for minors in some situations, such as those who seek legal emancipation. Please call the office nearest you or call our Legal Aid line at 888-529-5277.

There are a lot of challenges in life that can surprisingly be addressed with legal help. If you are facing eviction, need to file for bankruptcy, are a victim of fraud or abuse, have been denied access to public benefits, or other issues that are impacting your livelihood, you may qualify for legal assistance. Please call our Legal Aid Line at 888-529-5277 to confirm whether legal aid is the right fit for your case.

If your legal aid application is accepted, you will work directly with various members of our staff, depending on your situation, including attorneys, social workers, and paralegals.

If you are eligible to receive free legal help through Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, there are several ways to apply: by phone, in-person at some clinics, and online. Local offices are also meeting with some applicants in person, but you should call the office nearest you to ask about applying.

If you do not qualify for legal aid or your matter cannot be accepted, we encourage you to explore free legal resources at TexasLawHelp.org.

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas has many locations that support 114 counties across North and West Texas. View our map to find a branch office near you.

Great question! Check out our glossary of common legal terms to help you better understand legal documents and navigate the courtroom.

You can support legal services for low-income Texans by making a personal gift or by helping us connect with those you know who may also be interested in access to justice. Your gift and kind introductions can make a difference in the life of someone in a time of urgent need.

You can donate by making a tax-deductible gift of cash, securities, or other instruments. Cash can be given by check, money order, or by using our online giving portal with a credit or debit card, using the ACH feature, Venmo, or PayPal.

Depending on the campaign or event you are supporting, the gift will be designated to the specific work stated in the materials related to that campaign.

For example—
Dallas’ Equal Access to Justice Campaign supports the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, a partnership between Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas and the Dallas Bar Association, providing legal services to eligible Dallas County residents with pro bono attorney volunteers.

Our Women’s Advocacy Awards, Builders of Justice Awards, Trivia Night, and any other events that Legal Aid sponsors go into general funds and are used to support the work of Legal Aid wherever those funds are needed most.

There is about one legal aid lawyer for every 7,000 Texans who qualify for services, so we are always in need of more volunteers to provide counsel or representation. We also welcome paralegals, students, and interested community members who want to help at outreach events or legal clinics.

Once you submit an interest form, one of our volunteer coordinators will reach out to you for next steps. This will include determining your local office, what areas of law interest you, and your availability to help. Our volunteer attorneys attend civil legal clinics, mentor new attorneys, or take cases pro bono.

We handle only civil law matters, such as foreclosure prevention, landlord-tenant issues, family law, public benefits, consumer issues including identity theft and bankruptcy, veterans’ rights, domestic abuse, sexual abuse and assault, and post-disaster assistance.

As an attorney volunteer, you can help by interviewing prospective clients at local clinics, taking cases for representation, or providing legal advice and counsel.

Yes. Volunteer attorneys get free malpractice coverage for cases accepted through our pro bono program.

Yes. When volunteering, you can be mentored as a new attorney or while engaging in an unfamiliar practice of law.

Yes! Our paralegals and support staff, both full time and volunteers, make a huge impact at LANWT – please apply.

Submit an interest form and your local office will coordinate an opportunity that meets your volunteer goals.

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas has locations that support 114 counties across North and West Texas. View our map to find a branch office near you.