Free Legal Aid in Arlington TX
Free Legal Aid Organisations in Arlington & Tarrant County
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
Address: 600 E. Weatherford St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: 1-888-529-5600
Services: Family law, housing, consumer, benefits, immigration, domestic violence
Eligibility: Income-based. Apply online at legalaidoftx.org or call intake line
Languages: English, Spanish
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid — Tarrant County
Phone: 1-888-299-5529
Services: Immigration, housing, consumer protection, employment
Languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese
Volunteer Attorneys for the Arts — DFW
Phone: (214) 978-2400
Services: Arts-related legal issues, contracts, IP, non-profit formation (free for qualifying artists)
Tarrant County Bar Association — Lawyer Referral Service
Phone: (817) 336-6865
Services: $20 initial consultation with a licensed attorney (not free, but low-cost)
Self-Help Resources
For legal forms and self-representation guides in Texas, visit TexasLawHelp.org — free legal forms, guides, and court self-help resources available in English and Spanish.
Resources verified May 2026. ← Back to all free help resources
Understanding Your Legal Aid Options
Free legal aid in Texas is provided primarily through Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas and Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, both of which serve Tarrant County. Eligibility is income-based — typically 200% of the federal poverty level or below. For a single person in 2026, that’s approximately $30,120/year; for a family of four, approximately $62,400/year.
Legal aid organisations can help with a wide range of civil (non-criminal) legal matters, including family law (divorce, child custody, protective orders), housing (eviction defence, housing discrimination), consumer protection, public benefits, and immigration. They do NOT handle criminal defence — for that, contact the Tarrant County Public Defender’s office at (817) 884-1233.
Even if you do not qualify for free legal aid, low-cost options exist. Many Arlington TX attorneys offer free 30-minute consultations, and the Tarrant County Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service offers a $20 initial consultation with a licensed attorney.
For immigration-specific legal help, the Catholic Charities office in Arlington (817-277-3939) provides accredited immigration representatives at reduced cost.