A person may apply for a protective order and represent themselves in court or they may seek help from a lawyer. Options for legal representation include:

• the applicant's county's District Attorney's office;
• a legal advocacy organization; or
• a private attorney.

Below we have links to many District Attorney's offices and legal aid organizations that have programs for people applying for protective orders.

If you'd like to hire a lawyer, please see the Get a Lawyer guide on our website.

Many counties in Texas offer help for those applying for a protective order. Before applying, you may want to check with your county's District Attorney's office. Some District Attorney's offices offer representation or have a mandatory review process for applications.

Below are links to District Attorney's offices for some of Texas' most populous counties.