People's Law School - Smith County Bar

04/08/2026

⚖️ People’s Law School 2026 – Full Schedule Released!

We’re excited to share the full lineup of free classes taught by local attorneys and judges—all designed to help you better understand your legal rights.

Choose 3 sessions from topics like:
• Property tax protests
• Scams & fraud prevention
• Courtroom conduct (from a District Judge)
• Small claims court / representing yourself
• Probate & estate issues
• Eviction law updates
• Family law & protective orders
• And more

📅 Saturday, April 11, 2026
📍 Tyler Junior College – Rogers Nursing & Health Sciences Center
🕣 Registration at 8:30 AM | Classes begin at 9:00 AM

✅ Free and open to the public

👉 Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peoples-law-school-tickets-1984077526291?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/08/2026

Can you spot a scam?

Scammers are getting more sophisticated—and they’re targeting people in our community every day.

At People’s Law School 2026 presented by the Smith County Bar, Special Agent Kenneth Hughes (U.S. Secret Service) will walk through real-world examples of fraud and identity theft—and how to protect yourself and your family.

✔️ Learn what to watch for
✔️ Learn how to protect yourself
✔️ Learn what to do if it happens

➡️ Plus, choose from other free classes on property tax protests, small claims court, probate, courtroom conduct, and more.

📅 Saturday, April 11, 2026
📍 Tyler Junior College - Rogers Nursing & Sciences Bldg
🕣 Registration at 8:30 AM | Classes begin at 9:00 AM

🎓 Attend up to 3 sessions
✅ Free & open to the public

👉 Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peoples-law-school-tickets-1984077526291?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/07/2026

📊 Property taxes too high? You may be able to protest.

At People’s Law School 2026, local attorney Daniel Noteware will break down how to protest your property tax appraisal—what works, what doesn’t, and how to prepare.

✔️ Understand the process
✔️ Avoid common mistakes
✔️ Learn how to present a strong case

This is just one of the many FREE classes available at our People's Law School 2026 event at TJC this Saturday.

📅 April 11, 2026
📍 Tyler Junior College
⏰ 9:00 AM – Noon

🎓 Attend up to 3 sessions on a variety of topics
✅ Free & open to the public

👉 Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peoples-law-school-tickets-1984077526291?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/26/2026

People's Law School 2026 registration is open! - Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peoples-law-school-tickets-1984077526291?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/13/2026

⚖️ Registration is now open for People’s Law School 2026!
The Smith County Bar Foundation invites you to join us for a morning of free classes taught by local attorneys and judges designed to help you better understand your legal rights and how the legal system works.
You’ll be able to choose three different sessions covering practical legal topics that affect everyday life, including:
• Courtroom conduct and what judges expect
• Representing yourself in small claims court
• Property investments and common legal pitfalls
• Eviction law updates
• Probate issues
• How to protest property tax appraisals
• And more
📅 Saturday, April 11, 2026
📍 Tyler Junior College – Rogers Nursing & Health Sciences Center
⏰ 9:00 AM – Noon
Free and open to the public!
Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peoples-law-school-tickets-1984077526291?aff=oddtdtcreator
We hope you can join us – please help spread the word!

03/07/2026

Put it on the calendar - April 11th! More details coming soon...

04/11/2025

🌟 THANK YOU for a successful People’s Law School 2025! 🌟

🙏 A huge thank you to all of our volunteer attorneys who shared their time and knowledge with the public this past Saturday. Your presentations made the law more accessible and understandable for everyone who attended!

Thank you to Beth Fila and members of the Smith County Bar for organizing.

🏛️ Thank you to Tyler Junior College for generously hosting us again this year—and to the TJC Criminal Justice Department (Jason Waller) and the Paralegal Program (Patricia Copeland) for their outstanding support.

⚖️ We also want to recognize Lone Star Legal Aid, and especially Alex Castetter and Meme Thomas, for participating and presenting important sessions that truly served our mission to empower the public through legal education.

We’re proud to be part of a legal community that steps up to serve—and we look forward to seeing everyone again for a bigger and better event next year!

04/04/2025

Reminder: People’s Law School is TOMORROW!

Join us Saturday morning at Tyler Junior College for free legal classes on topics like immigration, gun rights and responsibilities, tenants' rights, criminal law, and more!

✅ Online registration closes TODAY at 3:30 PM – don’t miss your chance to sign up!
💡 Not registered? No problem – walk-ins are welcome!

📍 Tyler Junior College
🕘 Doors open at 8:15 AM

🔗 Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peoples-law-school-tickets-1254624819609?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for the 3rd annual People's Law School - a free event designed to help you learn more about your legal rights!

04/04/2025

Smith County Bar and People's Law School - Smith County Bar featured on KETK NBC East Texas Live!

TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Mandy Nelson, Dan Noteware and Beth Filla with the Smith County Bar Foundation stopped by East Texas Live on Wednesday to give us details about their nonprofit. East Tex…

03/25/2025

📢 LESS THAN 2 WEEKS AWAY! Don't Miss People's Law School presented by the Smith County Bar and hosted by Tyler Junior College!

Join us on Saturday, April 5th at Tyler Junior College for a FREE, one-of-a-kind event where you can learn about your legal rights from experienced local attorneys. 🏛️📚

✅ Choose from classes on topics like:
⚖️ Understanding Local Courts
🔫 Texas Gun Laws & Rights
🏢 Starting a Business
🏡 Tenant Rights
🚔 Criminal Law & Expungement
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Guardianship & Caring for Aging Parents
💼 Immigration Issues (en Español)
… and more!

📍 Location: Tyler Junior College - Rogers Nursing & Health Sciences Center (1200 E 5th Street, Tyler, Texas 75701)
🕗 Doors Open: 8:15 AM | Event Concludes: 12:00 PM

Pre-registration is encouraged but walk-ins are welcome!
🎟️ Register Now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peoples-law-school-tickets-1254624819609?aff=oddtdtcreator

Don't miss this opportunity to empower yourself! ⚖️✨