My Rights

The United States and Texas Constitutions guarantee the right to counsel in a criminal case, even if you cannot afford an attorney.

TIDC does not represent criminal defendants or provide legal advice. TIDC does not endorse the agencies or organizations below. The links below are provided for informational purposes.

Who Can Help Me If...

I was convicted of a crime but I am innocent?

I need a lawyer?

If you have been charged with a crime and want to request court-appointed counsel, contact the indigent defense coordinator, court coordinator or judge in the county where you have been charged.
State Bar of Texas Lawyer Referral Services
Lawyer Referral Service of Central Texas

I have a non-criminal legal issue?

Texas Court Help
Texas Law Help
Texas Legal Services Center Family Helpline, for Child Protective Services (CPS) issues

I have a complaint regarding my court-appointed attorney’s representation?

State Bar of Texas Client Attorney Assistance Program (CAAP)
State Bar of Texas Grievance System
State Bar of Texas Grievance information Helpline: (800) 932-1900

I have a complaint regarding a judge?

Please contact the Office of State Commission on Judicial Conduct.

I have complaint regarding denial of counsel, a bond revocation, being jailed on a class C misdemeanor, or court fines and fees?

Please contact the Texas Fair Defense Project.

I have a complaint regarding jail conditions?

Texas Jail Project

I have a complaint regarding prison conditions or another civil rights issue?

Texas Civil Rights Project

I am a person with a disability in the state of Texas and I have a legal problem or am having difficulty obtaining disability services?

Disability Rights Texas

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