Department of Neighborhoods
Legacy Building Legal Hub
Empowering community through legal information to improve quality of life
We believe in equal access to justice for all residents and partner with nonprofit, legal and government organizations to provide legal information to residents and referrals to free and low cost services for those who qualify. Protect your rights! Sign up to attend one of our information workshops and seminars, fill out our pre-assessment form to see if you qualify for one-on-one assistance, or watch our past workshops in the video library below.
A Month of Service
Free online workshops covering legal topics that provide free information and resources to improve quality of life, create assets, maintain generational wealth & more.
Wills Clinics
Have a legal will prepared free of charge. We partner with organizations that offer free or low-cost Wills and will help you find out if you qualify for one of their programs.
Free or Low Coast Legal Assistance Referral
We can refer people to civil legal assistance (not criminal) including will/ estate planning, sealing of juvenile records, criminal expungements, criminal non-disclosures for adult records, and transfer on death deeds.
Transfer on Death Deed Clinic and Resource Fair
A transfer on death deed is a simple way to transfer real estate to someone else upon your death. It does not involve going through probate court, which can be a lengthy and costly process.
Legal Information Video Library
Estate Planning
Legal Advance Planning and Why You Need It, A Month of Service
Community Meetings
Coffee and Conversation, featuring the City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department, April 2023
Homeownership
Inherited Property - Clearing Title, Deferring Property Taxes & Other Probate Concerns
Homeownership
Property Taxes: Protests, Valuations, Exemptions and Payment Options
Homeownership
Foreclosure: Property Tax Collections and Foreclosures
Homeownership
Homeowner Association (HOA) Foreclosures
Personal and Family Support
Child and Custody Support
Personal and Family Support
Divorce: What to Expect
Personal and Family Support
Evictions: Know Your Rights
Personal and Family Support
How Do I Respond When I Get Pulled Over
Personal and Family Support
I Need Civil Legal Representation. What are my Options?
Personal and Family Finance
Understanding Credit and How to Improve Your Credit Score
Personal and Family Finance
Understanding Credit: How it Works and How to Improve Your Credit Score
Personal and Family Finance
Making Large Purchases: What You Need To Know Before Signing