HVL continuously assesses community needs and adjusts programming to meet low-income individuals where they are. In recent years, this assessment has revealed an increase in pro se litigants facing challenges with divorce and custody cases. These challenges range from difficulty preparing the correct legal pleadings to not being able to locate and…
Ariel Perez began volunteering with HVL’s Dispute Resolution clinic, where attorneys attend JP court to offer mediation between landlords and tenants who cannot afford legal representation, last year. Read about Ariel’s impactful experience: What has your experience been like…
Houston Volunteer Lawyers is proud to recognize the outstanding recipients of the 2026 HVL Pro Bono Awards, presented at the Houston Bar Foundation Annual Luncheon on February 17 at the Four Seasons Hotel Houston. These awardees exemplify what it means…
Since 2024, HVL has dedicated the month of February to honoring James B. Sales. James was a passionate leader of the Bar, pro bono service, and professionalism. While serving in nearly every leadership capacity possible – President of the Houston Bar Association,…
Bebe Thomas has been making a difference in the lives of low-income Texans by volunteering with HVL for over 5 years, first during law school and then as a new associate. Recently, she began volunteering with our new Alternative Dispute…
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Houston Volunteer Lawyers is the pro bono legal aid arm of the Houston Bar Association and largest provider of pro bono legal services in Harris County and the surrounding areas.
