Eviction Prevention & Legal Aid

Free legal assistance and tenant rights support

Facing eviction or need legal help? Free civil legal assistance is available for housing, family law, public benefits, and more.

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (Dallas Office)
Free civil legal assistance for low-income individuals. Handles evictions, housing, public benefits, family law (protective orders), consumer issues.
Call for appointment to see if you qualify
Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center
Legal representation and advice for tenants facing eviction in Dallas County.
Dallas County Emergency Housing Assistance
214-819-1968 - Short-term rental assistance to prevent homelessness
Housing Crisis Center
214-828-4244 - Landlord-tenant mediation and rental assistance

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (Fort Worth Office)
600 E. Weatherford St., Fort Worth, TX 76102
817-336-3943
Free civil legal assistance for evictions, housing, family law, public benefits, consumer issues.
One Safe Place
1100 Hemphill St, Fort Worth
817-885-7774
Family justice center for domestic violence victims. Legal aid, law enforcement, SafeHaven advocates, counseling in one location.
Community Action Partners
817-392-5720 - Emergency rent and utility assistance to prevent eviction

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (covers Johnson County)
817-336-3943
Free legal clinics periodically held in Cleburne. Handles housing, family law, benefits.
Johnson County Bar Association
Sometimes holds pro bono legal workshops.
Community Action Partnership
817-558-9559 (Cleburne) - May help with rent or utility assistance for eligible families

• Landlords must give proper notice before eviction proceedings

• You have the right to appear in eviction court and present your case

• Rental assistance and mediation may be available to prevent eviction

• Legal aid attorneys can help you understand your rights and represent you

Facing eviction? Contact Legal Aid or call 2-1-1 immediately for help.