Welcome to TexasCourtHelp.org
If you're involved in a case or
thinking about starting one it's
important for you to understand that the
law and court proceedings are complicated.
This website will give you information
about making your way through the court system
but it's important to remember that
the information provided is basic
information only.
It may not cover everything that's involved in your case.
The information on this website is not
legal advice and can not take the place
of talking to a lawyer.
The legal system is complex and can
easily get complicated.  Lawyers are
specifically trained to understand and
go through the legal system.
It is always best to have a lawyer so you
should think hard about using one.
A lawyer can help you understand
your rights and options and help you
get the best result possible in your case.
If you go to court without a lawyer
there may be serious consequences which
can hurt you in ways you have not
considered.
If your case is a criminal case it is
especially important to have a lawyer to
protect your rights. If you need help
finding a lawyer and your case is a
criminal case information about lawyers
for criminal cases is available under
the criminal case topic. If you need
help finding a lawyer for a civil case
information about lawyers is available under the how to find a lawyer
topic
with links to different groups and
services that can refer you to a
lawyer. There are two kinds of cases, criminal
and civil.
It the case you need help with was
filed by the State of Texas in a
municipal or state court
or by the United States in a federal
court and you face a fine or jail time
then the case is most likely a criminal
case
If you have come to TexasCourtHelp for
help with a criminal case
please watch the video about criminal
cases.
If the case does not involve jail time
or a criminal fine
then it is most likely a civil case.
Some examples of civil cases are cases about family issues such as divorce,
child support, child custody and name
changes. Some other examples of civil
cases
are cases about paying for a home,
repairing an apartment,
damage to property and collecting on
a debt.  If your case is a civil case
the rest of the videos on this website are
available
to assist you.  You'll be asked some questions to help point you in the
right direction.
Some of the videos have several parts.
You can watch the whole video on the
topic or just a specific part. Just click
what you want to watch.
Or if you have particular questions
about handling your own civil case
live help is available to answer
your questions online
Monday through Friday from nine am to five pm.
