Greater Waco Legal Services - TX
Greater Waco Legal Services is a nonprofit legal practice founded in 2017 to deliver accessible, affordable, and holistic legal representation to individuals and families throughout McLennan County and Central Texas. Guided by founder Kent McKeever and a dedicated team of bilingual staff attorneys, the organization specializes in immigration law, family law, tenant housing rights, wills, and probate, closing the justice gap through sliding-scale services and free monthly advice clinics.
Closing the Justice Gap in Central Texas with Compassionate Advocacy
Access to justice should not depend solely on an individual's financial resources. Greater Waco Legal Services was established in 2017 by attorney Kent McKeever to address the critical legal assistance gap facing hardworking families across McLennan, Bosque, Falls, Hill, Limestone, Freestone, and Navarro counties. Combining professional legal rigor with a mission-driven approach, the firm provides compassionate representation where love meets justice in action. Whether you need to hire an immigration attorney, resolve an urgent child custody matter, or secure clear title to family property, this non-profit legal organization delivers high-quality legal support on an accessible, sliding-fee scale.
Comprehensive Immigration Law and Citizenship Services
Navigating the United States immigration system is complex and daunting. Greater Waco Legal Services provides experienced guidance for immigrant families seeking security, status renewals, and paths to permanent citizenship. Practice areas include:
- Family immigration lawyers services: Preparing Form I-130 petitions for alien relatives, adjustment of status (Form I-485), consular processing, and I-601A hardship waivers.
- Citizenship and naturalization: Assisting legal permanent residents with Form N-400 naturalization applications and Form N-600 certificates of citizenship.
- Humanitarian relief and status renewals: Representing survivors through Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions, U Visas for crime victims, DACA renewals, and permanent resident card replacements.
Family Law, Child Welfare, and Domestic Protection
The organization's experienced family attorneys represent parents, grandparents, and kinship caregivers facing delicate domestic proceedings in McLennan County courts. Services include:
- Divorce lawyers representation: Guiding spouses through contested and uncontested divorce proceedings, separation agreements, and property allocation.
- Child custody and child support: Securing favorable conservatorship terms, visitation schedules, parenting agreements, and child support determinations.
- Adoption and domestic violence assistance: Handling private adoptions, kinship adoptions, and protective orders for survivors of family violence.
Housing Rights, Medical-Legal Partnerships, and Estate Planning
Greater Waco Legal Services extends its community impact through innovative programs such as the Medical-Legal Partnership with Waco Family Medicine and tenant defense initiatives. Staff attorneys help tenants resolve eviction disputes, address unsafe living conditions, and uphold fair housing rights. Additionally, founder Kent McKeever advises families on wills, healthcare directives, powers of attorney, and probate administration to protect homeownership across generations.
Free Legal Advice Clinics and Application Details
To ensure equal access to legal counsel, Greater Waco Legal Services hosts a free legal advice clinic on the first Monday of each month, offering complimentary thirty-minute consultations with volunteer attorneys. Office hours at 1224 Austin Avenue are Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. With fully bilingual English and Spanish staff, the organization welcomes residents to contact their office or apply online for compassionate, affordable legal assistance.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the bustling historic Austin Avenue corridor of central Waco.
Building Location
The office is located in a beautifully restored historic former bank building at 1224 Austin Ave, which is next door to the Waco Foundation.
Parking Details
A free public surface parking lot is located directly adjacent to the building, providing convenient parking for all visitors.
Public Transit
Served by Waco Transit System Route 2 (Valley Mills/MCC); nearest stop is at N 11th St & Austin Ave.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the front doors on Austin Avenue. Walk into the lobby and take the stairs or elevator to the second floor to find the offices in Suite 200.