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General Information
  1. TexasLawHelp.org: : Information on various legal topics, including immigration matters. Also available in Spanish. Visit www.TexasLawHelp.org and click on immigration.
  2. Federal Trade Commission: Information on a wide variety of immigration issues, including information on asylum, refugee status, self petitions under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), employment visas, U-visas, T-visas, detention, work permits, green cards, permanent residency, and more. Visit http://uscis.gov/graphics/index.htm, click on FAQs and then the topic of your choice.
Attorney Referral Sources
  1. Lawyer Referral Service of Central Texas: Provides referrals to attorneys in central Texas. The referral service is free. The attorneys will charge for their services. If you are low-income and need help with a family law matter or will, you might qualify for referral to an attorney who has agreed to take cases at a reduced rate. Visit www.austinlrs.com or call (512) 472-8303 or toll-free at (866) 303-8303.
  2. State Bar of Texas: Statewide referral service. The referral service is free. The attorneys will charge for their services. Visit www.texasbar.com and click on Additional Information for the Public, then click on Selecting a Lawyer, then click on Lawyer Referral Service. Or call toll-free at (800) 252-9690 or (877) 9TEXBAR.
  3. Legal Aid Offices: For very low-income individuals who cannot afford an attorney only. For a list of organizations providing free civil (not criminal) legal assistance in each county in Texas, please visit www.texaslawhelp.org, click on Legal Aid Directory in the top blue bar, then click on the By Service Area tab, and then click on your county.
 
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