Information For Litigants
Find an Attorney to Hire
Click the link below to search the State Bar of Texas website for a list of attorneys that practice in your town or geographic area.
Court-Appointed Counsel
Certain indigent defendants are entitled to have a lawyer appointed to represent them:
- Persons charged with felony crimes.
- Persons facing jail time for contempt in family law cases.
- Parents opposing CPS actions in cases regarding their children.
If you fall into one of these categories and can't afford to retain a lawyer, click this button to apply for court appointed counsel. Complete the form and email it to 394th.jud.dist.court@gmail.com for consideration.
Representing Yourself
If you are planning to handle your own case -- felony criminal charge, divorce, or protective order -- click here for a list of helpful resources and forms that will assist you in the process.
Apply for Legal Aid in Civil Cases
There is no right to court-appointed counsel in most civil cases. However, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid provides free civil legal services to indigent residents. TRLA attorneys specialize in more than 45 practice areas, including family, employment, foreclosure, bankruptcy, subsidized housing, farmworker, civil rights, and environmental law. For more information, or to see whether you qualify, click the button below. [Cualquier persona solicitando un abogado(a) tiene que completar el formulario adjunto titulado DECLARACION JURADA DE INDIGENCIA. Para español, haga clic AQUI'.]
Watch and Learn
You can learn a lot about court procedure by watching the live stream of court proceedings on Judge Ferguson's YouTube channel. Click below to watch live proceedings in the 394th District Court.
Indigent Defense Plan
The current Indigent Defense Plan for Brewster, Culberson, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, and Presidio Counties, with all related forms, is found here.