Office Information
| Name: | Lone Star Legal Aid - Waco |
| Address: | 900 Austin Avenue, 7th Floor, Waco, TX - 76701 |
| Phone: | (254) 756-7944 |
| Fax: | (254) 756-3381 |
Service Information
Lone Star Legal Aid is a nonprofit law firm.
Provides free civil legal help to low-income families and individuals in 72 Texas counties and 4 Arkansas counties.
They represent people who have legal issues but cannot afford an attorney.
Counties Served:
Bosque
Falls
Freestone
Hill
Limestone
McLennan
Navarro
Intake Hours:
All Civil Matters
Tuesday and Thursday
1:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Emergency intakes will be accepted during business hours.
Lone Star Legal Aid provides free legal advice and representation to eligible clients in non-criminal cases across SE Texas If you need legal help in a non-criminal legal matteror even if you just have a question or want general legal informationyou have to apply. Once we verify that you are
ible, we will provide the assistance that we can.
To apply, simply contact the office* nearest you, call our main number in Houston, 713-652-0077 or our toll-free number, 800-733-8394.
LSLA focuses on assisting clients in maintaining and protecting economic stability; preserving housing and preventing foreclosures; protecting and improving the lives of children; ensuring safety for abuse victims; and assisting populations with special vulnerabilities such as the elderly, disabled, children, veterans, and people with limited English capabilities. Practice areas include domestic violence, child advocacy, homeowner protection, tenants rights and public housing, income maintenance and public benefits, health care access, consumer fraud protection, disabilities rights, employment, education, civil rights, and disaster relief.
All of the clients are low income. Many are women and children. Some are victims of domestic violence who need help escaping violence and remaining violence-free. Others are disabled residents in need of housing assistance, some need help with appealing food stamp applications or applying for Medicaid, Medicare, or SSI.
Their screening process is designed to prioritize clients whose problems are life-altering or threatening.
Eligibility: Must meet Federal financial guidelines. Clients are expected to pay their own court cost/filing fees if they do not qualify for an indigence affidavit.
Area Covered: Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill, Limestone, McLennan, Navarro
- Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday closed
- Sunday closed
Mission Statement: Lone Star Legal Aid’s mission is to protect and advance the civil legal rights of the millions of Texans living in poverty in its 76 county service area by providing free advocacy, legal representation, and community education that ensures equal access to justice.
Frequently Asked Questions about Legal Aid
- What is legal aid?
Legal aid is free or low-cost legal assistance for people who cannot afford to hire a lawyer. Legal aid organizations provide a variety of legal services, including advice, representation, and advocacy, to help low-income people resolve their civil legal problems.
- Who is eligible for legal aid?
Eligibility for legal aid varies depending on the organization. Generally, legal aid organizations serve people with incomes below a certain level, as determined by the federal poverty guidelines. Some legal aid organizations also have additional eligibility criteria, such as citizenship status or immigration status.
- What kind of cases does legal aid handle?
Legal aid organizations handle a wide range of civil legal problems, including:
* Housing* Education* Employment* Family law* Immigration* Public benefits* Consumer law* Health care* Disability rights
- How do I get legal aid?
To get legal aid, you can contact your local legal aid organization or a state or national legal aid hotline. Legal aid organizations typically have intake interviews to determine eligibility and assess the need for legal assistance.
- Is legal aid free?
Legal aid is generally free for eligible clients. However, some legal aid organizations may charge for certain services, such as filing fees or expert witness fees.
- What if I don’t qualify for legal aid?
If you do not qualify for legal aid, there are other options available to you, such as pro bono lawyers or legal self-help resources. Pro bono lawyers are lawyers who volunteer their time to provide free legal services to low-income people. Legal self-help resources can provide you with information and tools to help you represent yourself in court.
Here are some additional frequently asked questions about legal aid:
- What is the difference between legal aid and a public defender?
Legal aid organizations provide free or low-cost legal assistance to people with civil legal problems. Public defenders provide free legal assistance to people who are accused of crimes.
- Can I get legal aid for a criminal case?
No, legal aid organizations do not provide legal assistance for criminal cases. Criminal cases are handled by public defenders.
- How can I find a legal aid organization near me?
You can find a legal aid organization near you by visiting the website of the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the national organization that funds legal aid programs. The LSC website has a directory of legal aid organizations by state and county.
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