Lone Star Legal Aid
Free civil legal help for Killeen-area veterans from Lone Star Legal Aid, the legal-aid organization serving Killeen, TX. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues. Lone Star Legal Aid's Belton office serves Bell County, including Killeen and Fort Cavazos-area veterans.
Programs & services
Listed on the organization's official site (lonestarlegal.org), checked Aug 14, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.
- Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC)low-income Texans who need civil legal help with taxpayer issues.
- Community Justice Worker Programlow-income Texans seeking civil legal help.
- Military & Veterans Unitveterans, surviving spouses, and military dependents.
- Crime Victims Unitcrime victims needing civil legal help.
- Legal Assistance to Survivors of Sexual Assault Projectsurvivors of sexual assault.
- Eviction Defenselow-income Texans facing eviction.
- Foreclosure Prevention Projectlow-income Texans seeking help preserving housing.
- Disaster Relieflow-income Texans needing civil legal help related to disasters.
Eligibility
Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, and housing.
How to apply
Summarized from the program's official site (lonestarlegal.org), checked Aug 7, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.
- Open the program's Apply for Help page and select Apply Now.
- If you prefer, call Lone Star Legal Aid or find the LSLA office that serves your county and contact that office.
- Request help with a civil legal matter, including the Military & Veterans Unit if that fits your issue.
- Provide the information needed for financial and legal status eligibility screening.
What to expect
The program's site says all clients must meet financial and legal status eligibility requirements. It also states Lone Star Legal Aid only works on civil cases and does not handle criminal cases.
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Next step
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Source: Stateside Legal, a Pine Tree Legal Assistance project for the military community. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
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