Lone Star Legal Aid is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit law firm focused on advocating for low-income and underserved populations. Lone Star Legal Aid serves millions of people in 125% of federal poverty guidelines, living in 72 counties in the eastern and Gulf Coast regions of Texas and 4 counties in southwestern Arkansas. Lone Star Legal Aid focuses its resources on maintaining, enhancing and protecting income and economic stability; housing preservation; improve outcomes for children; create and maintain family security and stability, health and well-being; and support for vulnerable groups, such as people with disabilities or the elderly, the homeless or limited English skills. To learn more about Lone Star Legal Aid, visit our website in www.lonestarlegal.org. Even if you earn more than 125% of the federal poverty guidelines, we can still help you if you qualify for one of our special projects. If you require free civil legal assistance, please fill out our online application form or call 1-800-733-8394. While we cannot provide free legal advice without representing you as a client, we constantly share […] TexasLawHelp.org is a leading resource for obtaining free and reliable legal information, including self-help guides and paperwork. It is administered by the Texas Legal Services Center (TLSC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that empowers underserved Texans through legal education, advocacy, counseling, and advocacy. TexasLawHelp.org is a collaboration of Texas legal aid organizations and foundations, courts, and non-profit organizations.
In collaboration with other legal aid providers, we provide free documents to provide TexasLawHelp.org people with accurate information on matters where they can represent themselves. On Thursday, July 15, MP Lizzie Fletcher hosted a Child Tax Credit roundtable to inform local families about the impact of the CTC, what to expect and how to access it if they qualify. Lawyer Adam Matlock from our low-income clinic participated as a participant and representative of local legal aid. Part of the U.S. bailout […] On Labour Day, Lone Star Legal Aid is closed. All offices will be closed on Tuesday, October 6. It will reopen in September 2022. Texans can still apply for free legal help online from www.lonestarlegal.org. In these unprecedented times like these, pro bono work is becoming an integral part of supporting disadvantaged clients facing various legal issues in the face of the pandemic. We recognize the hard work of our volunteer volunteers and lawyers and thank them for their dedication and generosity in their service.
During the last week of October, Lone Star Legal Aid […] We try to help all applicants as much as possible. This list is not a promise or guarantee of full representation in these legal matters. We do not have the resources or staff to represent all those who are entitled and may refuse your request or limit assistance to short-term advice or service. Awareness campaigns such as Family Violence Awareness Month help educate the public on specific issues related to family violence. This annual campaign not only promotes their existence, but also sparks discussions about how survivors and lawyers can be heard, what new laws should be proposed, what resources are available, and how to stimulate social change that encourages people to change their actions. All clients must meet the eligibility criteria for financial and legal status. Lone Star Legal Aid is a strong supporter of Family Violence Awareness Month. In this blog, you will find general topics relevant to advocating for the rights of survivors of domestic violence, such as: Safety Planning and Prevention for Those Who Are or Know Someone Who Lives with an Abusive Partner and Know How to Be Safe When Using the Internet If You Are in a Domestic Violence Situation. The first poverty guidelines were developed in the 1960s to define poverty on a sliding scale that takes into account family size and the cost of living each year. The U.S.
Federal Poverty Guidelines determine eligibility for all forms of public benefits and assistance. All clients of Lone Star Legal Aid must meet the financial and legal status […] Stay tuned next week for the first part of our DV blog series! Read an LSLA client`s story about domestic violence here. More stories about justice like this are published weekly in our blog series. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing nearly $294 million in food through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) program as the state continues its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The benefits are expected to help more than 1.4 million Texas households. HHSC has received federal approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), […] This month, Lone Star Legal Aid is advocating and supporting this cause by writing a series of blogs on a variety of topics related to domestic violence, from planning and prevention to listening to survivors and learning what you can do to be a lawyer. You can read the blog series on the website in October and also find the links on all social media platforms.
Overview Every year, at the end of July, we celebrate the World Day against Trafficking in Human Beings. Trafficking in human beings is a serious crime and a violation of human rights. Thousands of men, women and children fall into the hands of human trafficking at home and abroad. You can participate in the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons by starting the conversation to end human trafficking worldwide. With the generalization […] The Poverty Law Conference is organized annually by the Texas State Bar to educate poverty lawyers on legal issues affecting low-income Texans. This year`s 2022 conference was hybrid, with face-to-face presentations and awards ceremonies in Austin, Texas. Many employees of Lone Star Legal Aid were present this year. Presentations by Lone Star Legal Aid on Wednesday, […] Houston, TX – As giving season approaches, donors have the opportunity to pass on a gift that gives something back.