Legal Assistance
| Advocacy Inc. | |
| For more information, call (512) 454-4816. Federally funded and based in Austin, files lawsuits on behalf of people with handicaps for both employment and handicap-accessible discrimination. | |
| Caregivers Informational Booklet | |
| Houston Bar Association 1001 Fannin #1300 Houston, TX 77002 Booklet that answers questions on Medicare, Medicaid, residential services, guardianship and more. Send stamped, self-addressed business envelope with $1.24 postage or pick up a copy for free at Houston Bar Association office. | |
| Family Violence Unit | |
| Harris County District Attorney's Office Call (713) 755-5888. General questions, obtain protective orders and file charges outside Houston city limits in Harris County. | |
Houston Police Department Call (713) 247-4622 File criminal charges, short-term counseling about domestic violence and referrals to shelters. | |
| Legal Referral | |
| Houston Lawyer Referral Service Inc. Call 237-9429 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. weekdays Sponsored by seven local bar associations serving Harris, Fort Bend, Brazoria, and Galveston counties for over 35 years. Provides referrals from a panel of over 450 qualified attorneys. | |
Houston Volunteer Lawyer's Program Inc. Call (713) 228-0732 Legal advice and protective orders for the indigent. | |
LegalLine Houston Bar Association Call 759-1133 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, 5 - 9 pm Volunteer attorneys answer simple legal questions, give brief legal advice or refer the call to the appropriate social service agency for further assistance. Free. | |
| Mayor's Crime Victim Office | |
| City of Houston Call (713) 247-1410 answered Monday - Friday (flexible hours) | |
| Victims Witness Division | |
| Harris County District Attorney's Office 201 Fannin, Suite 200 Call (713) 755-6655 answered 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday | |