Legal aid in the United States is delivered through Legal Services Corporation (LSC)-funded nonprofits, law school clinics, pro bono panels, and court self-help centers. Most programs serve women at or below 125–200% of the Federal Poverty Level and handle family law, housing, public benefits, immigration, and protective orders. The American Bar Association's Commission on Women in the Profession and the National Women's Law Center supplement local services. For women, the most common legal aid needs are custody, divorce, child support, VAWA-based immigration relief, and DV protective orders — all areas LSC grantees regularly handle. This directory aggregates state legal aid offices, women's legal clinics, and bar referral panels.
Texas district courts hear family matters across its 254 counties, with many urban counties operating dedicated family courts. The Texas Attorney General's Child Support Division runs enforcement statewide. Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, and Fort Worth are the largest metros. Lone Star Legal Aid, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, and the Texas Council on Family Violence serve women.
Free civil legal services for low-income Texans for low-income women in Houston. Income eligibility applies based on federal poverty guidelines. Bring photo ID, proof of income, and any documents related to your legal issue for intake. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.
(800) 733-8394 · 1415 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77002 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Free legal aid for South and West Texas including family law and DV cases for low-income women. Income eligibility applies based on federal poverty guidelines. Bring photo ID, proof of income, and any documents related to your legal issue for intake. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
(833) 329-8752 · 300 South Texas, Weslaco, TX 78596 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website
Free family law services across 114 counties for low-income women. Income eligibility applies based on federal poverty guidelines. Bring photo ID, proof of income, and any documents related to your legal issue for intake. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.
(817) 336-3943 · 600 E Weatherford St, Fort Worth, TX 76102 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Free legal services for women surviving family violence, sexual assault, and stalking in Texas. Income eligibility applies based on federal poverty guidelines. Bring photo ID, proof of income, and any documents related to your legal issue for intake. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
(800) 777-3247 · Austin, TX · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website
Free statewide self-help website with family law guides and forms for low-income women. Income eligibility applies based on federal poverty guidelines. Bring photo ID, proof of income, and any documents related to your legal issue for intake. Available online 24/7.
(512) 477-6000 · Online resource · 24/7 online · Visit Website
Pro bono family law clinics for low-income Houston residents for low-income women. Income eligibility applies based on federal poverty guidelines. Bring photo ID, proof of income, and any documents related to your legal issue for intake. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; Sat clinics.
(713) 228-0735 · 1000 Louisiana St Suite 3600, Houston, TX 77002 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; Sat clinics · Visit Website
Free legal help for low-income Dallas County residents in family law for low-income women. Income eligibility applies based on federal poverty guidelines. Bring photo ID, proof of income, and any documents related to your legal issue for intake. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.
(214) 243-2236 · 1515 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Dial 211 for referrals to legal aid throughout Texas for low-income women. Income eligibility applies based on federal poverty guidelines. Bring photo ID, proof of income, and any documents related to your legal issue for intake. Available 24/7.
211 · Statewide service · 24/7 · Visit Website
Free legal help for women in family law and immigration in San Antonio. Income eligibility applies based on federal poverty guidelines. Bring photo ID, proof of income, and any documents related to your legal issue for intake. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.
(210) 227-0111 · 700 S Zarzamora Suite 100, San Antonio, TX 78207 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Federal nonprofit that funds civil legal aid programs across the country. Use lsc.gov to locate your nearest LSC-funded legal aid office offering free help to low-income women.
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Free online legal help directory connecting low-income women to local legal aid organizations, court self-help centers, and free legal clinics in every state. Available 24/7 at lawhelp.org with no registration required.
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American Bar Association directory of free and reduced-fee legal assistance, pro bono programs, and court self-help centers nationwide. Search by state and legal issue at americanbar.org.
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National network connecting low-income women with pro bono attorneys and free legal clinics. Offers online self-help tools and clinic directories searchable by state and issue.
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Free comprehensive directory of legal aid offices, pro bono programs, law school clinics, and self-help centers organized by state. Available at justia.com without registration.
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Free online legal resource written specifically for women in plain, accessible language by attorneys. Covers custody, protective orders, divorce, and survivor rights in every state. Available 24/7 at womenslaw.org. Includes an email hotline for confidential legal questions.
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NCADV provides legal advocacy resources for DV survivors including state-specific protective order information and referrals to legal aid at ncadv.org/get-help.
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Free online legal aid resource for women veterans, active-duty service members, and military families. Covers federal benefits, family law, housing, and discharge upgrades at statesidelegal.org.
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US Department of Justice directory of DOJ-recognized immigration legal service providers searchable by state. Immigrant women can find help with visas, asylum, VAWA protections, and deportation defense.
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