Wrongful Death Law in Austin, Texas
Where to go and who can help with wrongful death matters in Austin — the local courts, agencies and legal-help organizations.
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The law & your deadlines are statewide. The statutes, filing deadlines and notable decisions for wrongful death are the same across Texas — see Wrongful Death Law in Texas →
Where to go & how to get help in Austin
Local agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations, plus the statewide and federal bodies that serve Austin.
Connects Texans with licensed attorneys for a reduced-cost initial consultation of up to 30 minutes for no more than $20; reach the service at 1-800-252-9690 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central time.
- Texas RioGrande Legal Aidlegal aid
Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents in 68 counties across south and west Texas; call (833) 329-8752 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Lone Star Legal Aidlegal aid
Offers free civil legal help to income-eligible residents in 72 counties covering the Houston metro area and east Texas; call 1-800-733-8394.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Federal courts in Austin
Texas Western District CourtDistrict Court
Texas Western Bankruptcy CourtBankruptcy Court
State courts in Austin
Texas Court of Appeals, 3rd District (Austin)State Appellate Court
Not legal advice. The statutes, deadlines and case law for wrongful death are statewide — see the Texas page.