Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas Email Format
Legal ServicesTexas, United States11-50 Employees
Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas is a small nonprofit in the legal services sector, based in Austin, Central Texas. It provides free legal advice and representation to low-income individuals to help them navigate the civil justice system, drawing on volunteer attorneys. Founded in May 1981 by members of the community who were concerned about inequities in civil legal proceedings, the organization began as Austin Lawyers Care to mobilize pro bono work among local lawyers. It supports more than 5,000 people annually through a mix of telephone and in-person legal clinics, partnerships with law firms and other nonprofits, and individual representation, with a corps of volunteers at its core. In 2023, VLSCT was recognized at a Pro Bono Service Awards Reception for its contributions to the Austin community.