This division of the Dallas County District Attorney's office obtains protective orders in family violence and child abuse cases. Maintains a list of attorneys who accept referrals to handle political asylum cases before the Immigration and Naturalization Service, Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals. Holds daytime clinics which assist low-income Dallas County residents in need of help with criminal prosecution of misdemeanor cases. No fraud cases are handled. The 24-hour hotline provides advice on family violence.
Counseling is available for women and children and perpetrators.
Locates pro bono attorneys and guardians for persons who have no one else to serve in these capacities. Conducts monthly clinics for low-income persons needing assistance with wills, directives to physicians, and durable powers of attorney for healthcare. Applicants must be Dallas County residents. Maintains a statewide toll-free hotline for women with legal problems of various types, including those involving consumer law and family law. Maintains a statewide toll-free hotline for women with legal problems relating to family violence or abuse.