Organization Description:
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) is a non-profit organization that provides free legal services to low-income residents in sixty-eight counties of Southwest Texas, and represents migrant and seasonal farm workers throughout the state of Texas and six southern states: Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas. In addition, TRLA operates public defender programs in several Southwest Texas counties, representing the poor who are accused of felonies, misdemeanors and juvenile crimes.
To volunteer, contact:
Location:
TRLA -El Paso Office
1331 Texas Avenue
El Paso, TX 79901
Location Map:
Needed
Phone Number:
Website:
Counties Served:
Needed
Area(s) of Law:
Benefits
Other
Special Populations Served:
Children
People with disabilities
Seniors
HIV-positive
Immigrants
Veterans
Victims of crime
Military
Opportunities to represent clients in court, administrative hearings, or other venues:
Yes
Non-litigation opportunites:
Transactional
Clinics
Special Education Admission
Mediation
Communications
Research
Mentorship
Consulting
Online chat
Remote access
Wills/Estate planning
Opportunities for:
Lawyer
Law student
Experts
Paralegal
Interpreter/translator
Other
Opportunities well-suited for a group to work on together (for example: several lawyers from one firm or legal department):
Yes
Training provided for volunteers:
Orientation
Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Mentorship or supervision provided for volunteers:
Mentor upon request
Staff attorney mentor
Staff monitors progress of case
Malpractice coverage provided for volunteers:
Yes
Translation/interpretation provided for volunteers:
Yes