Dallas volunteer attorney program

Parents like "Sonia," a hard-working, Spanish-speaking mother of two who had been abandoned by her husband, worked extra jobs for two years to save money to hire two lawyers to file for divorce on two separate occasions.

Her first case was dismissed while the second case lingered in the courts. Sonia then learned about the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program and applied for help.

Did you know that old criminal charges which have been dismissed routinely show up on background checks years later, making it difficult for people to get jobs? As a young man, "Charlie" was charged with shoplifting, but the charge was dismissed over 10 years ago. Despite the dismissal, the charges continued showing up on background checks and made it difficult for him to get a job.

As a result, Charlie was hired for the bus driving job he wanted. Apply for Legal Help. Learn More. Find a clinic near you. View More. Read More. Self-Help Guides. Ask a Question. Guided Forms. Informative Articles. More Resources. Court Information. Helpful Non-Legal Organizations. Types of Legal Help. Legal Assistance. Find Help. Legal Help Directory. Click here for Veterans Resources. Lancaster Rd.

Dallas, TX for Veterans and their families. Please contact Marisela Martin at martinm lanwt. Please contact to confirm that a clinic will occur as scheduled. Did you know that veterans, who have faithfully served our country, often have trouble accessing the benefits they are entitled to? She and her attorney went to court and won her case. Not only did Suzanne begin to receive monthly benefits, she received the past benefits she deserved.

Did you know that there are parents in Dallas County who wait years to get divorced because they are unable to afford a lawyer to represent them?