- Mar 29
Protect your family with an estate plan
Losing a loved one is one of the most challenging times in a person’s life. It not only presents emotional challenges for the bereaved,...
- Mar 21
Eviction Rates in Travis County
Texas eviction filings reached new highs during the Covid-19 pandemic. As pandemic aid dollars dry up and emergency orders protecting...
- Mar 17
How Many Protective Orders are Granted in Travis County?
A Protective Order is a court order issued by a judge to protect victims of family violence. The judge decides, with the petitioner’s...
- Mar 16
Austin’s growing refugee community and domestic violence rates
Austin is home to about 12,000 refugees and asylum seekers from across the world. Refugee status or asylum may be granted to people who...
- Mar 15
The Cost Burden of Criminal Defense Representation
If you’re accused of a crime and can’t afford an attorney, you have a right to court-appointed counsel. Unfortunately, it’s up to each...
- Feb 27
Texans Reinstate Parental Rights Under New Law
By Hanne Keiling This past Christmas, Maggie Luna celebrated the holidays with her 12-year-old son, CJ, for the first time in six years....
- Mar 16, 2020
Law in the Time of Corona
The World Health Organization recently declared Coronavirus a pandemic. Businesses, governmental agencies, and other organizations are...
- Dec 21, 2019
Come to the 2020 Civil Rights Summit
Come for practical training about organizing and legal action (and 3 CLE) Reserve your spot now. Learn about (and get training to join)...
- Dec 7, 2019
Transgender Women Fight Law Blocking Inmates' Name Change | New York Times
Transgender Women Fight Law Blocking Inmates' Name Change By The Associated Press https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2019/12/06/us/ap-us-...
- Nov 4, 2019
ACLC Receives TBF Grant to Expand Clinics
The Austin Community Law Center was recently awarded a grant of $15,000 by the Texas Bar Foundation. This generous grant will allow us to...