Court Debt Relief and Driver’s License Restoration Clinic with Texas Fair Defense Project (TFDP)

Students will assist individuals with driver’s license holds related to unpaid criminal justice debt. Volunteers will meet with low-income drivers, research the cause(s) of license suspensions, and explain the steps drivers must take to recover their licenses. In most cases, the first step to driver’s license recovery will involve obtaining a fee waiver, fee reduction, or alternative payment plan. In those cases, volunteers will help individuals complete financial affidavits.

Organization

Texas Fair Defense Project (TFDP)

The Texas Fair Defense Project’s mission is to fight to end the criminalization of poverty in Texas. TFDP envisions a system of justice that upholds the dignity and civil rights of all people, regardless of income, race, or gender. TFDP provides direct assistance in the areas of criminal record clearing, driver’s license restoration, and access to counsel.

Project Details

Project Date

Saturday, November 12

Project Time
9:30am-2pm
Approximate hours of work requested
6 hours, including training
Training
Friday, November 11, 12pm-1:30pm (Zoom link via Canvas)
Skills used
Client communication; records research; document preparation/review
Project location
Huston-Tillotson University, Davage-Durden Student Union, 900 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702
Address
314 E. Highland Mall Blvd., Suite 204, Austin, TX 78752
Number of student volunteers requested
14
Class year preference
1L, 2L, 3L, LLM
To Apply
Register at https://tfdpdlrecovery.eventbrite.com