Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library

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Basic Information

Kiosk Support Site

Visit the Kiosk Support Site for step-by-step guides on how to use this kiosk.

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Live Chat: Get Free Help and Free Legal Advice

To get help, click the Live Chat button located in the bottom-right corner of the kiosk. Start a live chat for legal help, available Monday through Thursday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM CST.

Chat with a Virtual Court Navigator. They can assist with you free legal information, provide helpful resources, and resolve technical issues related to the kiosk.

Chat with a Legal Aid Attorney. If you meet the income requirements, you can use the same chat button during these hours to get free legal advice from a legal aid attorney.

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Lawyer and the Library Program

On Mondays, the Law Library also has a "Lawyer and the Library Program" at this location from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm CST.

Quiz: What are my options for legal help?

Find out what types of legal help you qualify for.

Legal Topics

Fort Bend County Pro Se Handbook

This handbook is for Pro Se Litigants seeking family law, probate, or general civil forms and information in Fort Bend County and beyond.

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Will Forms

Read about how to create your own will, on forms approved by the Supreme Court of Texas.

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Civil Litigation in Texas- The Basics

Learn about the basics of civil lawsuits in Texas.

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Property Deed Basics

Learn about the basics of property deeds in Texas.

Legal Aids Near Me

Lone Star Legal Aid

This organization provides general free civil legal services to low-income families who qualify.

To apply for services, visit Lone Star Legal Aid's website.

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Earl Carl Institute

Provides assistance on the following issues: Property Preservation and Foreclosure, prevention Services, ECI Juvenile Justice Project, Thurgood Marshall School of Law Innocence, Project, ECI/MBK Clean Slate Initiative.

Apply for free legal assistance by visiting the Earl Carl Institute website.

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Houston Volunteer Lawyers

Houston Volunteer Lawyers is the largest provider of pro bono legal services in Harris County and the surrounding areas.

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LASSA‍

Issues concerning safety, privacy, access to health services, immigration issues, and family arrangements frequently arise after sexual assault. If you've been assaulted, LASSA attorneys can guide you through legal options to address those needs – all for free.
Attorneys answer all calls. Callers can remain anonymous and may reach out even if they have not reported to law enforcement.
Call LASSA at 844-303-SAFE (7233), Option 1

Visit LASSA's website.

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Texas Family Help Link‍

Connect with local legal aid and self-resources for child welfare issues in one simple application. Quickly find out if you are eligible for legal aid services, then match with organizations specializing in child and youth welfare issues.

Visit Texas Family Help Link's website.

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The Legal Hotline for Texans‍

Receive legal advice from a Texas Legal Services Center (TLSC) attorney—all for free and over the phone. We offer counsel and advice on Medicaid, Medicare, and long-term care. The Legal Hotline for Texans can also help callers aged 60 or older navigate consumer issues and estate planning, including debt collection, advance directives, powers of attorney, wills, and Transfer on Death Deeds.
Monday - Friday | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
800.622.2520, Option 3

Visit TLSC's website.

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South Central Pension Rights Project

Texas Legal Services Center attorneys can help you locate your retirement funds and claim the benefits you've earned, regardless of the type of company you worked for or the type of pension plan involved.
Monday - Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Call 800.443.2528

Visit South Central Pension Rights Project website.