The law can be a tool for
justice or for domination. The law can be used to empower and transform,
or to oppress and degrade. It can secure a participatory democracy, or
it can preserve tyranny of the majority. The law can imprison or
liberate. It can honor the sanctity of life and create strong families
and communities, or it can facilitate the destruction of human lives and
families in the service of powerful interests
Branch Legal Redress Committees of the NAACP are charged with the task
of examining complaints that are reported to it without giving legal
advice. Please know that the Dallas Branch of the NAACP appreciates that
you have come to us for this help and that we are continually trying to
be an asset to the community. However, due to the fact we are solely run
by volunteers, we may not be able to respond to you as quickly as you
would like.
Also, it is important that you know that your communication with us
about your problem does not create an attorney-client relationship. In
fact, the Dallas Branch of the NAACP is not a law firm and we do not
provide legal advice. What your communication does create is a sincere
interest in us about your getting closer to the resolution of your
problem. With this in mind, it is the policy of the branch that all
persons seeking legal help do so in writing so that we may keep track of
your communication and better understand your problem.
It is important for you to know that you should contact an attorney
about your problem, as soon as possible, because there may be deadlines
that you must meet in order to file or defend your problem in court or
at a hearing.
You can expect that our branch will consider whether your problem is one
(1) with which the branch thinks it may be able to help and is line with
the mission and interests of the NAACP and/or (2) one that should be
referred to someone else. We will do everything possible to review your
written complaint and get back to you as soon as possible.