CAN’T AFFORD A LAWYER? HERE ARE THE FREE LEGAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE IN HARRIS COUNTY
In the nearly 12 months that Steve Duble has served as a justice of the peace in Harris County, one thing has remained constant: Most of the people who file in and out of his courtroom, facing the prospect of losing their home or a small claim, do not have a lawyer. Some do an adequate job of representing themselves, Duble said. Others, not as much … But in Harris County, several legal aid organizations, nonprofits and pro bono lawyers help to fill the gap. Here are some of those local organizations, the services they offer and how to contact them:
Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES)
This statewide nonprofit offers free and low-cost legal services to immigrants and refugees, including survivors of domestic violence, crime and human trafficking. At its Houston office, RAICES represents and advocates for immigrants facing deportation and unaccompanied children.
