The Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program announced on Apr. 29 that it will offer free virtual and in-person legal clinics for eligible Dallas County residents throughout May.
These clinics are designed to provide access to legal assistance for those who may not otherwise be able to afford it. The program is a collaboration between the Dallas Bar Association, Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, and local lawyers.
Virtual clinics will be held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with specific dates including partnerships with JPMorgan Chase on May 7, DLA Piper on May 14, Haynes and Boone on May 21, and Stinson on May 28. In-person events include a Veterans Clinic at the VA Medical Center on May 1; South Dallas Clinics at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center on May 12 and May 26; an East Dallas Clinic at Grace United Methodist Church on May 21; and a West Dallas Clinic at West Dallas Multipurpose Center on May 28.
For virtual clinic participation, residents are asked to apply through an online form at https://tinyurl.com/DVAPClinic. After submitting the form, applicants should expect a call from an attorney that may appear as “No Caller ID.” More information about these services can be found at dallasvolunteerattorneyprogram.org or by contacting the DBA’s Lawyer Referral Service at DallasLRS.org.
The Texas Bar Association promotes diversity, inclusion and equal access to justice to enhance cultural and social well-being, according to the official website. The association utilizes the Texas Bar Center for its administrative operations and member programs according to its official website, serving more than 100,000 active members statewide according to its official website.
The association supports the legal system by promoting ethical standards for lawyers while educating the public about rule of law according to its official website. It operates under a board of directors elected by its members according to its official website and serves both legal professionals and communities across Texas according to its official website. As reported by the official website, it advances ethical standards for attorneys while supporting equal justice access through resources like education programs and pro bono services.
