Legal Assistance for Small Estates
Do you need help with settling a small estate in Bexar County?
Walk-in assistance is available to qualifying applicants every other Thursday from 1:00pm – 3:00pm at the Bexar County Courthouse, located at 100 Dolorosa, SATX 78205 (First Floor; outside of Probate Courts).
Upcoming 2023 Clinic Dates:
| March 9 | March 23 | April 20 | May 4 | May 18 |
| June 1 | June 15 | June 29 | July 13 | July 27 |
| August 10 | August 24 | September 7 | September 21 | October 5 |
| October 19 | November 2 | November 16 | November 30 | December 14 |
Applicants are encouraged to bring all relevant documents, including death certificate and information about the estate.
Legal Assistance for Cyberbullying
Apply for assistance through our partner, David’s Legacy Foundation, at https://www.davidslegacy.org/dbm-project-form/.
Qualifying families are referred for placement with a pro bono attorney either through SALSA or one of our partner organizations (Houston Volunteer Lawyers, Dallas Volunteer Assistance Program, Legal Aid of Northwest Texas and Lone Star Legal Aid).
*UPCOMING CLOSURE: The DBM Intake Line will be closed from 12/24/22 to 01/06/23
Legal Assistance for Veterans
SALSA hosts a free legal assistance clinic for eligible Veterans and family members every second Friday of the month at the Veterans Outreach and Transition Center (202 Connelly Street 78207). Please bring all relevant documents pertaining to your legal issue to the clinic or your appointment.
Please click below to apply for services.
SALSA requires proof of military service before placement with a volunteer.
Members of the Texas Veterans Legal Aid Coalition created a video series on special legal issues that impact veterans.
Learn more about this important areas by clicking on the videos below.
Benefits Overview
Disability Benefits
Intro to Criminal Justice Resources
Veterans and Family Law
All other SALSA cases are referrals from our partner organizations.
Legal Partner Organizations
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
Assisting in community preservation & empowerment, economic & social justice, disaster assistance, domestic violence & family law, housing, individual rights, labor & employment, public benefits, and victims’ rights.
https://www.trla.org
(888) 988-9996
Catholic Charities
Assisting with guardianship, wills, property deeds, financial wellness, and immigration assistance.
https://ccaosa.org
(210) 455-6105
Disability Rights Texas (DRTx)
Assisting people with disabilities whose rights are threatened or violated, educating people with disabilities and family members about their rights, and making referrals to programs and services.
https://www.disabilityrightstx.org/en/home/
(800) 252-9108.
St. Mary’s University School of Law Clinical Program
Assisting with civil justice, criminal justice, and Immigration & human rights.
https://law.stmarytx.edu/academics/special-programs/center-legal-social-justice/clinical-program/
(210) 436-3840
Community Partner Organizations
Habitat for Humanity
Builds modest and affordable homes with hardworking families in San Antonio.
https://www.habitatsa.org/
(210) 223-5203
Haven for Hope
Assisting those facing homelessness by providing shelter and other services.
https://www.havenforhope.org/
(210) 220-2357
Children’s Rehabilitation Institute TeletonUSA (CRIT)
Offers comprehensive family-centered rehabilitation to care for children with neurological, muscular and skeletal disorders, as well as their families.
https://critusa.org/en/crit/
(844) 206-4512
The Arc of San Antonio
Works to enrich the lives of children and adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.
https://www.arc-sa.org/
(210) 490-4300