Organization Description:
All legal services are free to clients. Pro Bono attorneys may help in any of the following three ways: (1) Statewide Referral Attorney. Receive calls from victims. Provide half hour consultation over the phone. Representation of a referred caller would be totally at your discrection and by your own terms. (2) Represent Clients. You will be provided a client's case documents after they have been prepared by TAP attorneys. Represent the client in court at final hearing for divorce, approx. 1-4 hour time commitment (3) Austin: Hotline Attorney at TAP Office. Call pending clients to provide over-the-phone legal advice.
To volunteer, contact:
Location:
1524 S. IH-35, Box 19
Austin, 78704
Location Map:
Needed
Phone Number:
Website:
Counties Served:
Area(s) of Law:
Family
Special Populations Served:
Victims of crime
Opportunities to represent clients in court, administrative hearings, or other venues:
Yes
Non-litigation opportunites:
Advice Line/Desk
Intake and screening
Pro se assistance
Opportunities for:
Lawyer
Law student
Paralegal
Opportunities well-suited for a group to work on together (for example: several lawyers from one firm or legal department):
No
Training provided for volunteers:
Orientation
Other
Mentorship or supervision provided for volunteers:
Staff monitors progress of case
Malpractice coverage provided for volunteers:
Yes
Translation/interpretation provided for volunteers:
Yes