Legal Aid in Houston, TX
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In Houston, TX, including services covering this area
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Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA)
Protective order representation · Legal advocacy · Case management
Who it helps: Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking in Harris County. Free legal services regardless of income or immigration status.
Harris County Clerk - Vital Records Office
Certified birth certificates · Certified death certificates · Same-day in-person service
Who it helps: Must be the individual named on the certificate, or an immediate family member with valid government-issued photo ID. $25 for first copy, $5 additional copies.
Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD)
Probation supervision · Reentry programming · Cognitive behavioral programs
Who it helps: Individuals placed on probation by Harris County courts. Services available as part of probation conditions.
Harris County Public Defender’s Office
Criminal defense representation · Social work services · Community resource connections
Who it helps: Must be appointed by Harris County criminal court. Must meet indigence requirements. Active criminal cases only.
Houston Area Women’s Center
Emergency shelter · Crisis hotline · Individual and group counseling
Who it helps: Survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Hotline available 24/7. Shelter based on availability and safety assessment.
Who it helps: Must meet income guidelines (generally at or below 125% federal poverty level). Must reside in 72-county service area. Criminal history does not disqualify from services.
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid - Houston Office
Record expunction · Nondisclosure petitions · Housing law
Who it helps: Must meet income guidelines (generally at or below 125% federal poverty level). Houston-area residents. Cannot assist with active criminal cases.
Services covering this area
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Serves all of Texas
Statewide resource
Serves all of Texas