Hidalgo County Bar Association

Welcome to the Hidalgo County Bar Association for the 2011-2012 fiscal Year. Our Board of Directors, under the direction of President Brandy M. Wingate, (Smith Law Group, LLC) has a great year planned for our Members. Please renew your membership in the HCBA today and take full advantange of the many benefits we have to offer you including live and custom CLE programs, Attorney Mentor-Mentee Program, Law Section Membership, Member Luncheons, Socials, Judicial Receptions, and Public Outreach and Educational Projects.

Please select a member type to continue your registration

	Court Staff

	Attorney Licensed after January 1, 2011

	Attorney Licensed after January 1, 2009
			Attorney licensed less than a year. Dues are waived for first year attorneys (one fiscal year only).
	Attorney in Private Practice/Firm
			Attorneys who are licensed to practice in Texas, in good standing with State Bar of Texas, and maintaining an office or residence in Hidalgo, Cameron, Starr or Willacy Counties. Such attorneys meeting these membership criteria are “voting members” of the HCBA.
	Associate Member
			Attorneys who are in good standing with the State Bar of Texas, but do not maintain an office or residence in Hidalgo, Cameron, Willacy, or Starr Counties. Such attorneys are “nonvoting” members of the HCBA.
	Judge or Government/Public Service Lawyer
			Judge or attorney employed full time for the federal, state, or county government, or, employed full time for a not-for-profit public service organization such as Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc.
	Emeritus Member
			Attorney who is at least 75 years of age or practicing 50 years or longer. Dues are waived for Emeritus Members.
	Media/Press Releases