Frequently Asked Questions
We've answered some common questions asked by people across Texas. We
hope you find them useful.
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I need a lawyer. Can you tell me what
kind of attorney I
need?
Yes, we can refer you to a lawyer that best matches your legal problem.
You can also search for a lawyer yourself in our Find a Lawyer online
directory
- Do
You Need a Lawyer? Visit this section to get
details and contact information. Then give our LRIS staff a call and
we'll help you find the lawyer or agency you need.
- Necesita
un Abogado? Para obtener informacion en como le
podemos ayudar a encontrar un abogado. Mas â?? obtener informacion si
usted tiene preguntas acerca de los cargos a su cuenta o si usted
necesita presentar una queja en contra de su
abogado.
- Encuentre un
Abogado: Busque en linea el directorio
gratuito de abogados por ubicacion y area de
practica.
How can I find an inexpensive
attorney, or an attorney that
will work for free?
We do not keep a list of attorneys who are inexpensive, or who work
for free (i.e., pro bono).
What we can do is refer you -- no charge for the referral -- to a
lawyer or agency through our certified Lawyer Referral Information
Service (LRIS) to help with your legal problem. Our network of LRIS
lawyers do not work for free. You negotiate with your lawyer about
payment during your first meeting.
If you cannot afford a lawyer you might be eligible for free civil
legal assistance through your local legal aid office. Click the link
below for more information:
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How do I file a complaint against my
lawyer?
If you feel your lawyer has engaged in unethical conduct, you may
need to file a complaint with us.
- Filing
a Complaint: Visit this section to get the details
on how the grievance process works and how to file a complaint against
your lawyer.
How do I find an attorney that is
licensed both in Texas and
another state?
The State Bar of Texas does not have a list of
attorneys who are licensed in other states. We suggest that you contact
the bar association in that state.
American Bar
Association (ABA) [Website]
Visit the ABA website for a list of bar associations in each
state.
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Where do I find information on
tenant's rights, family law,
or how to draft a living will?
We have a library of consumer legal information for the public on
this website, and it's all free.
- Our
Legal System: If you've been arrested, or summoned for
jury duty, or you want to be a lawyer? Get info on these topics and
more.
- Consumer
& Tenant Rights: Download a brochures on
consumer information and your rights as a renter. Stay in control when
you stay informed.
- Family
Law: Find legal guides regarding child abuse, a
divorce handbook, what to expect in court, and more family issue
information.
- Elder
Law: Do you need a will? Living trust scams and more
senior consumer information.
- Schools:Download
our educational pamphlets on the constitutional rights of
students, parents, and principals.
- Borrow
a Free Video: You may watch videos online or borrow
videos and no charge for up to two weeks from our extensive library of
educational videos.
- Informacion
en Espanol: Baje nuestros folletos educativos,
los cuales ofrecen una variedad de asuntos legales que hemos traducido
para usted en espanol.
- Client Page: The items
here originally appeared in the "Client Page" column in the
Texas Bar Journal. The Client Page offers useful legal
information for consumers.
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Do you have the number for my local
legal aid
office?
Please call our main telephone number here at the State Bar of Texas.
We will provide you with the number of the legal aid office in your
county.
Toll free: (800) 204-2222
Direct: (512) 427-1463
How do I file a complaint against my
landlord?
We have a free library of information geared toward the public on
this site.
- Consumer
& Tenant Rights: Visit this section for a
free download of the Tenants' Rights Handbook. It is full of useful and
valuable information, including the details to your question on filing
a complaint.
What to Do if You Cannot Contact Your
Attorney
If your attorney dies, disappears, becomes disabled, or is suspended or
disbarred, here is a checklist of the steps you should take.
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