2007 Legal Assistance Providers and Pro Bono Organizations
Dallas Area Legal Assistance Providers
Advocacy Inc.
North Texas Regional Office
1420 West Mockingbird Lane, Suite 450
Dallas, Texas 75247-4932
(214) 630-0916 (Voice/TDD)
Intake: (800) 880-2884 (Voice/TDD)
Fax: (214) 630-3472
www.advocacyinc.org
Manager: Betty Black
Purpose: To advocate for, protect and advance the legal, human and service rights of
people with disabilities.
Catholic Charities of Dallas
Immigration Counseling Services
5415 Maple Ave., Suite 400
Dallas 75235
214.634.7182
214.634.2531 (fax)
www.catholiccharitiesdallas.org
Administrator: Vanna Slaughter, LMSW/ACP
Purpose: To assist and counsel persons in the process of seeking U.S. citizenship or legal
immigration status and to represent persons in the Immigration Court. Program is
accredited by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Center for Nonprofit Management
2902 Floyd Street
Dallas 75204
214-826-3470
214-821-3845 (fax)
www.cnmdallas.org
E-mail: info@cnmdallas.org
Purpose: to build a stronger community by increasing the performance and impact of
nonprofit organizations.
Dallas Legal Hospice
3626 N. Hall, Suite 820
Dallas 75219
214-521-6622
214-521-3310 (fax)
www.dlh.org
E-mail: info@dlh.org
Executive Director: Roger W. Weddell, Ph.D.
Purpose: to provide free legal assistance to residents of Dallas, Collin, Denton,
Henderson, Hunt, Rockwall, Kaufman, Ellis, Cooke, Navarro, Grayson, Hood, Parker,
Johnson, Tarrant and Fannin counties who cannot afford an attorney, are either HIV
positive or have AIDS or a terminal illness, and have legal problems relating to or
impacted by their health.
Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program
1515 Main Street
Dallas 75201
214-748-1234, ext. 3348
214-698-1106 (fax)
www.dallasbar.org/dvap
Director: Alicia E. Hernandez (214-220-7499)
Purpose: a joint pro bono program of the Dallas Bar Association and Legal Aid of
NorthWest Texas that provides free, civil legal services to low-income people in Dallas
County through the use of volunteers.
(Note: the Liaison to this organization will be Alicia Hernandez)
Dispute Mediation Services
3400 Carlisle, Suite 240-LB9
Dallas 75204-1272
214-754-0022
214-754-0378 (fax)
http://www.dms-adr.org/
Director: Cris Gilbert (lagilbert@dms-adr.org)
Purpose: to provide accessible, high-quality dispute resolution service such as
mediation, conciliation, arbitration, and training for the people in Dallas County.
14-754-0378
Housing Crisis Center
4210 Junius Street
Dallas 75246
214-828-4244
214-828-9623 (fax)
www.hccdallas.org
Executive Director: Yvonne Butler
Staff Attorney: Maryann D’Aniello (daniellom@lanwt.org)
Purpose: to "prevent homelessness and to stabilize the elderly, the disabled, and families
with children in decent, affordable, permanent housing, and to empower these groups to
be able to solve future housing problems.
Human Rights Initiative of North Texas, Inc.
2501 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 850
Dallas 75219
214-855-0520
214-855-0793 (fax)
www.hrionline.org
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E-mail: info@hrionline.org
CEO: Cannon Flowers
Purpose: Promote international human rights through local service to refugees and
immigrants who have suffered human rights abuses.
International Rescue Committee
7515 Greenville Avenue
Suite 603
Dallas, TX 75231
214-461-9781
www.theirc.org/where/the_irc_in_dallas.html
Purpose: The International Rescue Committee serves refugees and communities
victimized by oppression or violent conflict worldwide. Founded in 1933, the IRS is
committed to freedom, human dignity, and self-reliance. This commitment is expressed
in emergency relief, protection of human rights, post-conflict development, resettlement
assistance, and advocacy.
Jane’s Due Process, Inc.
Hotline: 1-866-999-5263
E-mail: janesdueprocess@austin.rr.com
Purpose: serves as an information and advocacy center promoting fair and equal access
for Texas teenagers seeking legal services in order to make a reproductive choice.
Legal Action Works
3902 Elm Street
Dallas 75226
214-827-1000, ext. 20
www.cdm-hope.org
Purpose: Provides legal services on family law and some other civil matters to Dallas
residents living in some areas of town. L.A.W. charges based on one's ability to pay and
does not charge those making less than 150% of the Federal Poverty Level.
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
Dallas Branch Office
1515 Main Street
Dallas 75201
214-748-1234
214- 748-1159 (fax)
www.lanwt.org
CEO: Jesse Gaines
Purpose: to provide free, civil legal aid to low income people in Dallas County
(Note: the Liaison to this organization will be Alicia Hernandez)
Mosaic Family Services
Multicultural Legal Services
3
4144 North Central Expressway, Suite 530
Dallas 75204
214-821-5393
214-821-0810 (fax)
www.mosaicservices.org
email: Home@MosaicServices.org
Program Director: Bill Bernstein, MS, LPC
Attorney: Callie Miner
Purpose: to provide legal services in the areas of immigration and family law to
immigrant and refugee victims of domestic violence and human trafficking.
State-Wide Legal Assistance Providers
Legal Hotline for Texans
815 Brazos, Suite 1100
Austin 78701
Client calls: 1-800-622-2520 or 512-477-3950
www.tlsc.org/hotline
Hotline Managing Attorney: Roger Curme
Executive Director, Texas Legal Services Center: Randall Chapman
Texas Civil Rights Project
2212 E. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Austin 78702
512-474-5083
www.texascivilrightsproject.org
Texas Community Building with Attorney Resources (Texas C-BAR)
4920 North Interstate Highway 35
Austin 78751
512-374-2710
800-369-9270, extension 2710
512-447-3940 FAX
www.texascbar.org
Director: Frances Leos Martinez (512-374-2710)
Purpose: To improve the quality of life in low-income communities across Texas by
providing high-quality pro bono business law resources to community-based nonprofits.
Women’s Advocacy Project
PO Box 833
Austin, TX 78767-0833
512-476-5377
512-476-5773 (fax)
www.women-law.org
Purpose: a statewide nonprofit legal organization that promotes access to justice for
victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
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Local, State, and National Pro Bono Organizations and Resources
American Bar Association
Standing Committee on Pro Bono & Public Service and the Center for Pro Bono
http://www.abanet.org/legalservices/probono/
Purpose: The Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service is the ABA’s center
of activity for the development and promotion of pro bono policies and initiatives. The
mission of the Committee includes fostering the development of pro bono programs and
activities by law firms, bar associations, corporate legal departments, law schools,
government attorney offices and others; analyzing the scope and function of pro bono
programs; and proposing and reviewing legislation that affects lawyers’ ability to provide
pro bono legal services. The Center for Pro Bono is a major project of the Committee and
its implementation arm. The Center provides technical assistance and planning advice to
a wide range of constituents in the field, including bar associations, pro bono programs,
legal services offices, bar leaders, law schools, corporate counsel, judges and government
attorneys. The Center also produces a number of publications, maintains a national
Clearinghouse of materials on a wide range of pro bono topics and operates the Peer
Consulting Project.
American Bar Association
Division for Legal Services
http://www.abanet.org/legalservices/
legalservices@abanet.org
Purpose: Promotes equal access to justice through a number of activities, including
eleven committees, serving as a resource center for Access to Justice initiatives, and
sponsoring the annual Equal Justice Conference.
Association of Corporate Counsel – DFW Chapter
Pro Bono Committee
http://www.acca.com/php/chapters/index.php?chapter=dallas
(Note: the Liaison to this organization will be the Corporate Counsel Subcommittee)
Dallas Law Firm Pro Bono Network
Purpose: To assist pro bono coordinators at Dallas area law firms in the promotion and
coordination of their members’ pro bono legal services.
Contact: Miriam Buhl at miriam.buhl@weil.com (212.310.8056)
ProBono.net
Purpose: is a unique experiment in the use of information technology and a unique
collaboration among the various parts of the public interest legal community. Read more
at http://www.probono.net/about.cfm
State Bar of Texas Legal Services to the Poor in Civil Matters Committee
1414 Colorado Street
Austin, Texas 78701-1627
512-427-1516
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800-204-2222, ext. 1516
512-427-4109 (fax)
E-Mail: committees@texasbar.com
www.texasbar.com
Purpose: To concern itself with creation and means of implementation of programs,
such as legal aid or pro bono efforts, to assure delivery of legal services to persons who
are unable to afford counsel to represent them in civil matters. In addition, shall have
oversight responsibilities for the Texas Lawyers Care Project. The composition of the
committee shall include members of legal aid, legal services and pro bono programs,
including at least two directors from Legal Service Corp. Field Programs.
State Bar of Texas Poverty Law Section
Sections Department
1414 Colorado Street
Austin, Texas 78701-1627
512-427-1463, x1420
800-204-2222, x1420
512-427-4105 (fax)
info@povertylawsection.com
Purpose: The Poverty Law Section's purpose is to promote and assist Texas lawyers in
the study and understanding of the laws, regulations, and court decisions dealing with
legal issues involving the provision of legal services to the poor. The section enhances
the role and skills of lawyers who practice poverty law (including pro bono volunteer
lawyers and legal aid staff attorneys) and those interested in poverty law through study,
continuing legal education, and the dissemination of materials on matters of interest and
concern to the membership. The section also provides a common forum for exchanging
ideas and best practices among poverty law practitioners.
Texas Legal Services Center
815 Brazos, Suite 1100
Austin 78701
www.tlsc.org
Director: Bruce Bower
Purpose: The Texas Legal Services Center (TLSC), a Legal Services Program, is a state
support office which provides specialized assistance to advocates of low-income people.
The areas in which we provide assistance are training, litigation support, and
communication.
Texas Access to Justice Commission
P.O. Box 12487
Austin 78711-2487
800.204.2222, ext. 1855
www.texasatj.org
Executive Director: Emily Jones
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Purpose: The Texas Access to Justice Commission was created by the Supreme Court
of Texas to develop and implement initiatives designed to expand access to, and enhance
the quality of justice in civil legal matters for low-income Texans.
Texas Lawyers Care
P.O. Box 12487
Austin 78711-2487
512-427-1855
800-204-2222, ext. 1855
512-477-8302 (fax)
Executive Director: Emily Jones
Purpose: Texas Lawyers Care is the pro bono/legal services support project of the State
Bar of Texas. It also serves as the staff for the Texas Access to Justice Commission.
TexasLawHelp.org
TexasLawHelp Project Coordinator: Neish A. Carroll (ncarroll@tlsc.org)
Purpose: TexasLawHelp, your one stop, online resource for free and low-cost civil legal
assistance in Texas. TexasLawHelp is a project of the Texas Access to Justice
Commission and the Texas Equal Access to Justice Foundation, in partnership with
participating legal aid organizations. Major funding is provided by the Legal Services
Corporation. The web site is powered by Pro Bono Net.
TexasLawyersHelp.org
Purpose: TexasLawyersHelp is an online forum for the Texas legal community,
providing information and resources for legal aid attorneys, pro bono volunteers, and
other advocates interested in increasing access to justice throughout the state of Texas.
National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA)
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
1140 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20036
202-452-0620
202-872-1031 (fax)
http://www.nlada.org/
President & CEO: Jo-Ann Wallace (j.wallace@nlada.org) (ext.206)
Purpose: NLADA is the nation's leading advocate for front-line attorneys and other
equal justice professionals - those who make a difference in the lives of low-income
clients and their families and communities. Representing legal aid and defender
programs, as well as individual advocates, NLADA is proud to be the oldest and largest
national, nonprofit membership association devoting 100 percent of its resources to
serving the broad equal justice community.
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