Clinic Contact
Ana McPherson, Clinic Program Coordinator
Phone: (512) 232-1358
Email: amcpherson@law.utexas.edu
Faculty
Jeana Lungwitz, Director
Seeking Legal Services?
The UT Domestic Violence Clinic offers FREE legal assistance to survivors of domestic violence. The Clinic operates during the school year and is closed during the summer.
- What types of cases does the Domestic Violence Clinic take? The Clinic takes family law cases and related matters such as protective orders, divorce, child custody and support, and personal injury.
- How do I contact the Domestic Violence Clinic? To reach the clinic, call (512) 232-1358 to speak with a law student or clinic staff. Walk-in appointments are not available.
- How do I apply for free legal services from the Domestic Violence Clinic? If your case is within the clinic’s scope, you may apply for the wait list by completing an application over the phone. The Telephone Intake Application takes 15-20 minutes and includes questions about:
- Your name, birth date, and those of your children and other parties
- Contact information (email, home address)
- Marriage details (if applicable)
- Employment and public benefits
- Legal assistance needed and your goals
- Brief history of your case
- How does the waitlist work?
- The Clinic Director will review your application.
- You will be contacted to let you know if your case has been accepted to the wait list.
- When your name is on the wait list, you will be contacted by a law student to schedule a meeting with you, an attorney, two law students, and a social work intern.
- The director will determine if the clinic can assist with your case after meeting with you.
- Being on the wait list does not guarantee representation.
- Does the clinic accept clients who speak languages other than English? Legal services are available in languages other than English using interpreters as needed.