Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program

Organization Description: 

The Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program recruits, trains, and supports volunteer attorneys to provide free, civil legal assistance to low-income people in Dallas County. DVAP volunteers provide advice and full representation in a variety of cases, including family, housing, landlord/tenant, real property, consumer, wills, expunctions and non-disclosures, probate, and more.

To volunteer, contact: 
Location: 
Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program
1515 Main St.
Dallas, 75201
Location Map: 
Needed
Phone Number: 
Counties Served: 
Area(s) of Law: 
Juvenile
Special Populations Served: 
Children
People with disabilities
Seniors
Veterans
Opportunities to represent clients in court, administrative hearings, or other venues: 
Yes
Non-litigation opportunites: 
Transactional
Mentorship
Pro se assistance
Opportunities for: 
Lawyer
Experts
Law student
Paralegal
Interpreter/translator
Other
Opportunities well-suited for a group to work on together (for example: several lawyers from one firm or legal department): 
Yes
Training provided for volunteers: 
Orientation
Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Substantive Training
Mentorship or supervision provided for volunteers: 
Mentor upon request
Staff attorney mentor
Staff monitors progress of case
Malpractice coverage provided for volunteers: 
Yes
Translation/interpretation provided for volunteers: 
Yes

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