Tenant and Eviction Lawyers in Harris County (Houston), Texas
Free and low-cost legal help for renters and landlords in Harris County (Houston): legal aid organizations, any right-to-counsel program, and the bar association's lawyer referral service.
Free legal aid in Harris County (Houston)
- Lone Star Legal Aid — Houston main office 713-652-0077 / toll-free 1-800-733-8394; LSLA's eviction page addresses Harris County JP eviction dockets (https://www.lonestarlegal.org/services/eviction-right-to-counsel/).
Legal aid groups usually help people below an income limit and may prioritize eviction cases. Call as soon as you get court papers or a notice.
Right to a lawyer in eviction cases
No guaranteed right to counsel. Harris County Housing & Community Development's Eviction Defense Program provides free legal advice before filing, representation in eviction cases and appeals, and help with negotiations and mediation, through Lone Star Legal Aid (832-927-4955; 1111 Fannin St., 9th Floor, Houston). Eligibility: Harris County residents with total household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline, with priority for those receiving unemployment benefits, with reduced income, or at risk of eviction from financial hardship. Source
Hiring a landlord-tenant lawyer
If you don't qualify for free help, a lawyer referral service can connect you with a local landlord-tenant attorney, often for a low-cost first consultation:
- State Bar of Texas Lawyer Referral & Information Service — (800) 252-9690A referred lawyer gives a consultation of up to 30 minutes for no more than $20. Residents of Bexar, Dallas, Harris, Jefferson, Tarrant and Travis counties are directed to their local certified referral service, such as the Houston Lawyer Referral Service (800) 289-4577, Dallas Bar Association (214) 220-7444, Lawyer Referral Service of Central Texas (512) 472-8303, or Tarrant County Bar Association (817) 336-4101.
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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.