RenterAustin Tenant Attorneys for Rental Disputes
Most deposit and repair disputes can be handled DIY in JP court — my guides show how. But retaliation, wrongful eviction, uninhabitable conditions, and claims over $20,000 belong with a professional. These are the Austin tenant-side options I point people to.
Disclosure: some listings below may pay a referral fee if you hire them. That never determines who is listed — I only list attorneys who focus on tenant-side work in Travis County.
Vetted Private Attorneys
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Focus: Security deposits, wrongful eviction · Serves: Central & East Austin · Consult: Free 15-min phone consult
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Focus: Repair disputes, lease breaks, retaliation · Serves: All of Travis County · Consult: Free case review
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Focus: Landlord–tenant litigation over $20,000 · Serves: Austin metro · Consult: Paid consult, credited if hired
Free & Low-Cost Legal Help in Austin
- Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) — Free representation for income-qualifying Travis County renters.
- Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas — Pro bono civil help, including landlord–tenant matters.
- Austin Tenants Council — Telephone counseling and mediation for Austin renters.
Tell Me About Your Case
Describe your dispute in two or three sentences and I'll point you to the right guide — or the right kind of attorney.