Free Legal Assistance

Small businesses, entrepreneurs and nonprofits in Fredville may qualify for free legal help through several programs in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Law Firm Pro Bono Program

A regional law firm runs a pro bono program that gives free legal representation to eligible businesses and entrepreneurs, with the goal of helping them grow and build economic opportunity in their communities.

University Law Clinic in Dallas

A Dallas university law clinic works with startups, established small businesses and nonprofit groups that cannot afford an attorney, offering its services at no cost.

Law School Legal Clinics in Fort Worth

A Fort Worth law school's legal clinics operate as a teaching law firm. Under faculty supervision, students give the public a limited set of free legal services. The clinics can help with:

  • Family law, such as divorce, custody and child welfare cases
  • Benefits for veterans
  • Tax disputes
  • Immigration matters, including defense against deportation
  • Community concerns such as affordable housing, access to legal help, small business growth, local government policy, consumer protection and environmental justice
  • Business advice on forming a company, protecting intellectual property and drafting contracts
  • Patents and trademarks
  • Wills and estate planning
  • Wrongful conviction claims

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