Many pro se (self-represented) litigants can’t afford the services of an attorney but also can’t qualify for free legal aid. These are the working poor of Travis County. All pro-se litigants are now required to go to the Travis County Self Help Center before they are allowed in court. Due to this mandate, the Self Help Center has seen a dramatic increase in the number of people seeking help. In response to this overwhelming need, the Austin Bar Foundation created this program to provide assistance for self-represented litigants in the uncontested civil docket. Volunteer attorneys are available in the Self Help Center to answer questions and help fill out forms. They also assist with divorces, obtaining occupational driver’s licenses, name changes and landlord/tenant issues. Additionally, a volunteer attorney staffs the uncontested docket courtroom to help the litigants through the courtroom process.
VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS NEEDED
Attorneys are needed to help staff two volunteer spots each day at the Self Help Clinic. To sign up using Volunteer Spot, follow these instructions:
- Click here to go to the invitation page on VolunteerSpot.
- Enter your email address (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot)
- Sign up! Choose your spots – VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders.
Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone.
Just a few hours of your time in the Travis County Self-Help Center will make a big difference in people’s lives. Sign up today!