Attorney for Students

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If you need to consult an attorney at the Office of the Attorney for Students please know:

• Only Texas State students who are enrolled at the university and who have paid the student fees are eligible to use this service for eligible issues.
• No legal advice will be given over the telephone. You will need to schedule an appointment to speak with one of the attorneys.
• Appointments are typically arranged for a different day. No walk-in consultations are given. In an emergency, an attorney may be able to speak with you on the same day that you call or visit our office; however, this possibility is limited and cannot be guaranteed.
• To schedule an appointment click here, or you may either call our office at (512) 245-2370 or come to our office in person. You should bring your Texas State ID so that we can verify your identity and enrollment status.
• If this is your first time to speak with one of our attorneys, arrive several minutes prior to your appointment so that you can fill out an intake form.
• Bring any relevant documents with you to your appointment. Relevant documents include: traffic ticket(s), ordinance violation ticket(s), papers related to your arrest, lease(s), letters, or anything else you consider relevant.
• The AFS is A VETERAN FRIENDLY OFFICE

All student information is protected by attorney-client privilege and is treated confidentially by all personnel.

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, by appointment only.

Telephone: (512) 245-2370

Fax: (512) 245-9053

Postal Address:
601 University Drive
LBJ Student Center 5-1.5
San Marcos, Texas 78666

Electronic Mail:
General Mail

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Schedule Appointment:
Fill out an appointment request form here OR call our office.

Complaints or concerns about this office? Please contact the Dean of Students office at (512) 245-2124.

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If it becomes apparent, in the sole discretion of the attorney with whom the student has consulted, that there is no further assistance that the attorney can provide, the attorney may decline further appointments with the student. The attorney may recommend outside counsel in those circumstances, or refer the student to Rio Grande Legal Aid (512- 374-2700) or the Texas State Bar (512-427-1463) for referrals in the area of the law for which assistance is sought.