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Thursday, October 30, 2025

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Thursday, October 30, 2025

Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program Offers Free Legal Clinics in November

DALLAS —  The Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program (DVAP) will host several free legal clinics this November to assist Dallas County residents in need of legal help.

DVAP is a joint initiative of the Dallas Bar Association (DBA) and Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas. The program partners with local law firms and organizations to provide pro bono legal services to low-income residents.

Virtual Clinics:

  • Nov. 6: DVAP, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, and St. Mary’s University School of Law — 8 a.m.–8 p.m.

  • Nov. 7: DVAP, Goldman Sachs, and Toyota — 8 a.m.–8 p.m.

  • Nov. 13: DVAP and Haynes and Boone LLP — 8 a.m.–8 p.m.

  • Nov. 20: DVAP, DLA Piper, and SMU Dedman School of Law — 8 a.m.–8 p.m.

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In-Person Clinic:

  • South Dallas Clinic: Nov. 11 at 5 p.m.
    Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 2922 Martin Luther King Blvd., Dallas.
    Sponsors: DVAP, SMU Dedman School of Law, and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP.

Residents seeking help through virtual clinics should complete an online form at tinyurl.com/DVAPClinic. After submitting the form, participants will receive a call from an attorney on the clinic date. Calls may appear as “No Caller ID” or “Unknown Number.”

For legal help at any time, residents can contact the Dallas Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service at www.DallasLRS.org.

For more information, visit dallasvolunteerattorneyprogram.org or contact DVAP Director Michelle Alden at aldenm@lanwt.org.

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