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Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs assistance requesting Nondisclosure for a 2006 felony for Robbery. Applicant is eligible for nondisclosure under 411.0725.
September 4, 2026
Discharge Upgrade
Female disabled Navy veteran seeks to upgrade her discharge.
September 3, 2026
Discharge Upgrade
Former Marine Corps veteran seeks to upgrade his Other Than Honorable discharge.
September 3, 2026
Expungement
Individual needs assistance requesting the expunction of two criminal charges. One case is a 2019 Misdemeanor for failure to attend damaged vehicle, and the other is a 2015 Misdemeanor for possession of a prohibited weapon.
September 3, 2026
Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parent with special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Legal Partnership, needs assistance with guardianship. The child has intellectual and developmental delays and is reliant on adoptive mother for all activities of daily living. Single mother applying for guardianship of another adopted child case number 26-0578019
September 1, 2026
Guardianship Adult
Parent with special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Legal Partnership, needs assistance with guardianship. The child has intellectual and developmental delays and is reliant on mother for all activities of daily living. Single mother is also applying for guardianship of adopted sibling case 26-0581784.
September 1, 2026
Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Applicant needs assistance requesting Nondisclosure for a 2012 misdemeanor evading arrest – Motor vehicle. Applicant is eligible for nondisclosure under 411.0725. Successful nondisclosure will provide the individual with a fresh start, better employment, housing, and education opportunities.
August 31, 2026
Guardianship Adult
Single mother with special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Legal Partnership, needs assistance with guardianship. The child has intellectual and developmental delays and is reliant on mother for all activities of daily living. Mother speaks English.
August 31, 2026
Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parents with special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Legal Partnership, needs assistance with guardianship. The child has intellectual and developmental delays and is reliant on parents for all activities of daily living. Parents speak Spanish.
August 31, 2026
Expungement
Applicant needs assistance requesting 3 expunctions: (1) 2007 misdemeanor unlawful carrying of weapon; (2) 2013 misdemeanor unlawful carrying of weapon; and (3) 2013 misdemeanor possession of marijuana. The statute of limitations for the offense has expired and he is eligible for an expunction under Article 55A.054 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Successful expunction will provide the individual with […]
August 31, 2026
Expungement
Individual needs help requesting an expunction for a 2003 burglary of a building felony in Harris County.
August 31, 2026
Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs help requesting nondisclosure for 2009 misdemeanor theft charge in Harris County.
August 31, 2026
Expungement
Individual needs assistance requesting an expunction of a dismissed possession of controlled substance charged 2024. This is his only criminal charge.
August 31, 2026
Expungement
Applicant needs assistance requesting expunction for two dismissed misdemeanors:(1) 2015 misdemeanor of theft and (2) 2018 misdemeanor of theft. The statute of limitations for the offense has expired and she is eligible for an expunction under Article 55A.054 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Successful expunction will provide the individual with better employment, housing, and education opportunities
August 31, 2026
Expungement
Individual needs help requesting expunctions for a 2004 misdemeanor prostitution charge and a 2007 misdemeanor possession of dangerous drug in Harris County.
August 28, 2026
Expungement
Applicant needs assistance requesting expunction for two dismissed misdemeanors: (1) 2001 possession of marijuana; and (2) 2005 possession of a controlled substance. The statute of limitations for the offense has expired and he is eligible for an expunction under Article 55A.054 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Successful expunction will provide the individual with better employment, housing, and education […]
August 28, 2026
Expungement
Individual needs help requesting an expunction for a 2019 misdemeanor failure to identify in Harris County.
August 28, 2026
Expungement
Applicant needs assistance requesting expunction for a dismissed 2007 misdemeanor possession of marijuana. The statute of limitations for the offense has expired and she is eligible for an expunction under Article 55A.054 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Successful expunction will provide the individual with better employment, housing, and education opportunities.
August 26, 2026
Expungement
Individual needs help requesting 4 felony expunctions in Harris County for 2014 possession of controlled substance, 2015 forgery, 2016 fraud, and 2017 possession of controlled substance.
August 24, 2026
Small Estate Affidavit
Going through the first year of his passing, a mother’s heart is heavy. This grieving mother is needing assistance with filing a Motion to Access Financial Records and Small Estate Affidavit to finalize son’s final affairs. If you would like to help, please connect.
August 24, 2026
Probate without Will
Applicant is needing assistance with filing an Application for Heirship to settle father’s estate. She hopes to connect with an attorney that can help her navigate through the legal challenges.
August 24, 2026
Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Grandparent with special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Legal Partnership, needs assistance with guardianship. The child has autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, and a speech delay.
August 24, 2026
Estate Planning Documents
Veteran needs help with estate planning.
August 21, 2026
Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parents with special needs child from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Legal Partnership need assistance with guardianship. The child has intellectual and developmental delays and is reliant on parents for all activities of daily living. Parents speak Spanish but older son can help with translating if needed. This case needs to be filed in Harris County.
August 18, 2026
Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs assistance requesting nondisclosure of a 2013 misdemeanor theft in Harris County.
August 18, 2026
Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs help requesting nondisclosure for a 2016 misdemeanor theft ($750>$2,500) in Harris County.
August 18, 2026
Guardianship Adult
Single mother, survivor of domestic violence, with special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Legal Partnership, needs assistance with guardianship. The child has intellectual and developmental delays and is reliant on parents for all activities of daily living. This case will need to be filed in Montgomery County.
August 17, 2026
Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parents with special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Legal Partnership, need assistance with guardianship. The child has MEHMO Syndrome and is reliant on parents for all activities of daily living. Parents speak Spanish.
August 17, 2026
Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs assistance requesting nondisclosure of a 1992 misdemeanor trespass in Harris County.
August 17, 2026
Expungement
Individual needs help requesting expunction for a 2012 misdemeanor theft in County.
August 14, 2026
Divorce Custody
Struggling wife and mother needs assistance with a divorce with children.
August 14, 2026
Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs assistance requesting nondisclosure of her only arrest, a 2009 misdemeanor theft in Harris County.
August 13, 2026
Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs assistance requesting nondisclosure of 1 of 2 2000 misdemeanor theft cases in Harris County.
August 13, 2026
Discharge Upgrade
Recent Army veteran wants to upgrade his General Discharge to Honorable so he can reenlist.
August 10, 2026
Expungement
37 yo individual needs assistance with expunction of 2012 misdemeanor (Liquor-sale w/o permit).
August 10, 2026
Expungement
Individual needs assistance requesting an expunction of a dismissed assault-fam mbr charge from 2020. This is his only record.
August 10, 2026
Expungement
Individual needs help requesting expunctions for a 2002 misdemeanor (theft), two 2010 felonies for possession of a controlled substance, and a 2011 felony for possession of a controlled substance in Harris County.
August 10, 2026
Discharge Upgrade
Marine veteran is seeking a discharge upgrade after being separated with an OTH for drug use while stationed in Hawaii.
August 7, 2026
Young woman needs assistance with a divorce. Parties have no children, minimal personal property, and Husband is incarcerated.
August 7, 2026
35yo woman who recently lost her teenaged son needs assistance with a divorce.
August 7, 2026
Young woman needs assistance with a divorce. Husband is incarcerated.
August 7, 2026
Estate Planning Documents
Mother changed her name and needs to updated her estate planning. Her daughter is disabled.
August 7, 2026
Probate without Will
She didn’t get to say goodbye one last time to her mother, who passed away while traveling. The daughter needs assistance with filing a Motion to Access Financial Records and Digital Assets Information in order to obtain financial documents necessary to finalize her mother’s estate. If you can help, please reach out today.
August 6, 2026
Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Applicant needs assistance requesting Nondisclosure for a 2012 misdemeanor theft. Applicant is eligible for nondisclosure under 411.0725. Successful nondisclosure will provide the individual with a fresh start, better employment, housing, and education opportunities.
August 5, 2026
Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Applicant needs assistance filing petition for nondisclosure of 2018 felony insurance fraud charge for which he received deferred adjudication.
August 5, 2026
Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parent/mom with special needs child from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Legal Partnership needs assistance with guardianship. The child has intellectual and developmental delays and is reliant on parent for all activities of daily living. This case needs to be filed in Harris County.
August 4, 2026
Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parent/mom with special needs child from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Legal Partnership needs assistance with guardianship. The child has intellectual and developmental delays and is reliant on parent for all activities of daily living. Parent speaks Spanish but older son who lives in the home can help with translating if needed. This case needs to be filed in Harris County.
August 4, 2026
Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parents seek guardianship of their soon-to-be adult disabled son. Both parents speak Spanish. This case will need to be filed in Harris Co.
August 4, 2026
Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs help requesting a nondisclosure for a 2018 misdemeanor assault in Harris County.
August 3, 2026
Elderly disabled veteran needs to update his will and other estate planning documents.
August 3, 2026
Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Applicant seeks assistance filing petition for nondisclosure of 2005 misdemeanor failure to identify in Harris County.
August 2, 2026
Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Applicant seeks assistance filing petition for nondisclosure of 2009 misdemeanor theft charge in Harris County.
August 2, 2026
Veteran needs assistance with a divorce. No kids, no real property.
July 31, 2026
Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Applicant needs assistance with petitioning for the nondisclosure of a misdemeanor from 2005 for failing ID to a police office.
July 31, 2026
Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs help requesting nondisclosure for a 2013 misdemeanor theft charge in Harris County.
July 30, 2026
Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Applicant needs assistance requesting Nondisclosure for a 2020 misdemeanor possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. Applicant is eligible for nondisclosure under 411.0735. Successful nondisclosure will provide the individual with a fresh start, better employment, housing, and education opportunities.
July 30, 2026
Records Sealing
Minor needs help sealing her juvenile record. She was referred in 2025 for misdemeanor theft in Harris County.
July 29, 2026
Client is a 69-year-old woman seeking divorce from her husband. She has heart failure that has worsened due to her overall stress caused by her husband. Client has no minor children and minimal property. Taking this case would mean helping her remove the physical and emotional toll brought about by her husband and improving her overall well-being by closing this […]
July 29, 2026
Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs assistance requesting nondisclosure of 2015 misdemeanor in Harris County (prostitution).
July 29, 2026
Client is a 72-year-old woman seeking divorce from her spouse due to his verbal abuse and control issues. The client has no minor children, no property, and claims her spouse is amicable about a divorce. Taking this case would mean helping her remove the emotional toll brought about by her husband and improving her overall well-being by closing this trying […]
July 28, 2026
Discharge Upgrade
Veteran seeks an upgrade of his General discharge.
July 27, 2026
Modification of Custody
Client is a mother working to rebuild her relationship with her four-year-old daughter after achieving sustained sobriety. She is looking for the help of an attorney to help her gradually move from once-a-month visits to a more involved schedule. This can be done by modifying an existing custody order that reflected where she was at the time the order was […]
July 24, 2026
Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs help requesting a nondisclosure for a 2018 misdemeanor (attempted money laundering) in Harris County.
July 21, 2026
Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs help requesting a nondisclosure for a 2007 felony (credit/debit card abuse) in Harris County.
July 21, 2026
Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Applicant needs assistance filing for nondisclosure of a 2016 felony possession charge in Harris County.
July 21, 2026
Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Applicant needs assistance requesting nondisclosure of 2015 felony forgery charge for which she successfully served deferred adjudication.
July 20, 2026
Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs assistance filing for nondisclosure of 2011 misdemeanor (theft by check) in Harris County.
July 14, 2026
Expungement
Individual needs help requesting two expunctions for a 2008 felony (unlawful carry of weapon) and a 2010 felony of impersonating a police officer, both in Harris County.
July 9, 2026
Expungement
Individual needs help requesting expunctions for a 1995 misdemeanor of theft ($50-$500) and a 2002 felony of forgery in Harris County.
July 9, 2026
Expungement
Individual needs assistance requesting expunction of 1996 felony (aggravated robbery with deadly weapon) in Harris County. *This individual is currently on parole for a 1996 felony aggravated robbery in Fort Bend County. Parole will expire in 2027.
July 9, 2026
Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs assistance requesting nondisclosures for a 2013 misdemeanor (theft $500-<1,500) in Harris County.
July 9, 2026
Guardianship Adult
Parents with special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Legal Partnership, needs assistance with guardianship. The child has down syndrome and intellectual disabilities. He is reliant on parents for all activities of daily living. Parents speak Spanish.
July 7, 2026
Guardianship Adult
Parents with special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Legal Partnership, needs assistance with guardianship. The child has intellectual disability, down syndrome, heart valve issue and hypothyroidism and is reliant on parents for all activities of daily living.
July 6, 2026
Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs help requesting nondisclosure for a 2008 felony (forgery) in Harris County.
July 1, 2026
Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Grandmother with special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Legal Partnership, needs assistance with guardianship. The child has spinocerebellar ataxia type 3 and is reliant on grandmother for all activities of daily living. Grandmother speaks Spanish.
June 26, 2026
Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Applicant seeks to be appointed guardian of the person of her adult disabled daughter.
June 24, 2026
Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs assistance requesting nondisclosure of a 2006 misdemeanor terroristic threat. This is her only record and occurred when she was 19.
June 22, 2026
Expungement
Individual needs help requesting expunctions for a 2008 misdemeanor (failure to stop and give info) and a 2017 misdemeanor (carrying handgun in motor vehicle) in Harris County.
June 18, 2026
Probate with Will
Veteran needs help probating a Will.
June 18, 2026
Divorce Abuse
Young woman needs assistance with a divorce. Parties have no children or property.
June 16, 2026
Records Sealing
Minor needs help sealing his juvenile record. He was referred in 2024 for misdemeanor assault and in 2025 for misdemeanor criminal trespass, both in Harris County.
June 11, 2026
Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs assistance requesting nondisclosure of her only arrest, a 2009 misdemeanor theft in Harris County.
June 11, 2026
Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parent with special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Legal Partnership, needs assistance with Guardianship. The child has developmental delays, 1p36 Deletion syndrome, is nonverbal and is reliant on mother for all activities of daily living.
June 9, 2026
Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs help requesting a nondisclosure for a 1997 misdemeanor of theft $50-$500 in Harris County.
June 4, 2026
Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parents with special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Legal Partnership, need assistance with guardianship. The child has thoracic insufficiency syndrome, Miller-Dieker Syndrome, Global developmental delay, neuromuscular weakness, seizures and is reliant on parents for all activities of daily living. Mother speaks very little English, father can speak very basic English.
June 1, 2026
Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs assistance requesting nondisclosure of her only arrest, a 2015 misdemeanor assault in Harris County.
May 29, 2026
Divorce Abuse Custody
A survivor of psychological abuse needs your help to complete her divorce in Fort Bend Co. There are two children of the marriage, and the client is very frightened of her husband and of the divorce process. The parties separated in March 2025 & the divorce was filed in January 2026. You can help this English-speaking client from the HVL/AccessHealth […]
May 28, 2026
Probate with Will
Applicant (who is in her 80s) needs assistance with probating her father’s will. She would really appreciate connecting with a pro bono attorney who can help her navigate the legal processes.
May 27, 2026
Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Single mother with special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Legal Partnership, needs assistance with guardianship. The child has intellectual and developmental delays and is reliant on parents for all activities of daily living. Mother speak Spanish but older daughter can help with translating if needed.
May 26, 2026
Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Single mother with special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Legal Partnership, needs assistance with guardianship. The child has intellectual and developmental delays and is reliant on parents for all activities of daily living. Mother speaks Spanish but 15-year-old son can help with translating if needed.
May 26, 2026
Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs help requesting non-disclosure of 2007 misdemeanor possession charge in Harris County.
May 26, 2026
Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Client needs assistance with requesting nondisclosure of 2006 misdemeanor theft charge in Harris county.
May 22, 2026
Discharge Upgrade
Veteran seeks a correction to her DD214 to allow for a return to service.
May 21, 2026
Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs assistance with requesting nondisclosure of a 2016 misdemeanor conviction for driving while license invalid in Harris County.
May 15, 2026
Divorce Custody
Domestic Violence Survivor needs assistance with divorcing her abuser. The parties have a child with a court order already in place.
May 14, 2026
Divorce Abuse Custody
A survivor of domestic violence recently secured a no-contact protective order against her spouse and now needs your help to obtain a divorce. This case involves real property and minor children.
May 11, 2026
Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs help requesting nondisclosure for a 2005 felony burglary of a habitation in Harris County.
May 8, 2026
Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Applicant needs assistance with requesting nondisclosure for an adjudicated 2010 theft. He is eligible for the nondisclosure under 411.0735. Successful nondisclosure will provide the individual with better employment, housing, and education opportunities.
May 8, 2026
Divorce Abuse
This client is seeking legal assistance for a divorce after 20+ years of being in a physically abusive marriage. Both children of the marriage are now adults, and the client thinks the parties would be able to come to an agreement on property division. This case comes to Houston Volunteer Lawyers from our medical-legal partnership with AccessHealth. In taking this […]
May 7, 2026