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