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Children's Rights Clinic

The University of Texas School of Law

Attorney-ad-litem representation for allegedly abused or neglected children in Travis County.

TexasLegal AssistanceTravis County child-protection cases brought by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

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How to get help

Cases are assigned through court appointment. Texas Law states that most clinics accept only a small number of cases through nonprofit referrals or court appointment and do not advise people who are not clients.

Who this service helps

Children in Travis County who are allegedly abused or neglected and are appointed clinic representation as attorney ad litem in a DFPS case.

Where this service is available

Service area: Travis County child-protection cases brought by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

A service area describes where help is offered or who may be served. It is not necessarily the organization’s physical location.

About this service

Supervised student attorneys represent child clients in DFPS cases, prepare cases, appear at hearings and trials, participate in mediation, and visit their clients.

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