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During the American Bar Association’s National Celebration of Pro Bono, October 25–31, 2026, we’re celebrating the volunteers who give their time and skills so that more Texans can get legal help. Lone Star Legal Aid can’t take every case that comes to us. Our pro bono volunteers help close that gap. Volunteers including attorneys, law and pre-law students, paralegals, and […]

Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.

When you’re facing a legal problem, it can be difficult to know where to turn.  Maybe you’re worried about losing your home. Maybe you’re struggling to get the benefits you depend on. Maybe you’re experiencing domestic violence and need help protecting yourself and your family. Or maybe you simply don’t know what your rights are or what steps to take […]

Lone Star Legal Aid is urging community members to stay alert as scammers continue targeting people seeking legal assistance by impersonating nonprofit legal aid organization  In several states, individuals posing as legal aid representatives have been contacting members of the public by phone calls and text messages. The scammers falsely claim to represent the organization and demand payment for legal services.  Legal Aid Is […]

Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026. All offices will reopen on Monday, July 6, 2026. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HOUSTON, Texas (June 12, 2026) — Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) proudly announces that attorney Fallon H. Vaughn has been elected as a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, one of the highest honors bestowed upon members of the State Bar of Texas. Vaughn serves as an attorney in LSLA’s Civil Matters in Criminal Justice Unit, where […]

Tax laws are constantly evolving, and keeping up with those changes can feel overwhelming — especially when they directly impact your finances, benefits, or filing obligations. At Lone Star Legal Aid, we believe that everyone deserves access to clear, reliable legal information. That’s why our attorneys are hosting a free Facebook Live event to help break down recent updates in […]

Lone Star Legal Aid is proud to share an update on our Legal Services Corporation Technology Initiative Grant (TIG) project, which supports the development of three AI-powered chatbots designed to strengthen access to justice and improve how legal aid information is delivered and managed. Through this grant, our team is building: Navi, a public-facing chatbot designed to help individuals understand […]

Too many Texans face serious legal problems without a lawyer by their side. Disability Rights Texas is partnering with Lone Star Legal Aid, Legal Aid of Northwest Texas, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, and Texas Legal Services Center to invite community-based organizations across the state to join the Community Justice Workers of Texas (CJW) Program — a statewide initiative designed to […]

Houston City Council has approved $33 million to help Houston residents repair or rebuild homes damaged during the 2021 Winter Storm Uri. Through the Single Family Home Repair Program, eligible homeowners may receive: • Up to $10,000 for reimbursement of out-of-pocket storm repairs• Up to $100,000 for home rehabilitation• Up to $300,000 for full home reconstruction These funds will support critical repairs so families can safely remain […]

Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025, and Friday, November 28, 2025. All offices will reopen on Monday, December 1, 2025. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.

Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. All offices will reopen on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.

Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.

Lone Star Legal Aid stands in solidarity with Texans in the aftermath of the Kerr County flash floods, and are ready to help. On July 4, 2025, a catastrophic flash flood struck the Texas Hill Country—especially along the Guadalupe River—resulting in more than 119 confirmed deaths and many more missing. The loss of life has been the most heartbreaking outcome […]

Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025. All offices will reopen on Monday, July 7, 2025. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.

Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025. All offices will reopen on Friday, June 20, 2025. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.

Since receiving TIG funding in December 2024, Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) has been working to develop and deploy three distinct chatbot tools designed to enhance legal access and organizational efficiency: Juris, LSLAsks, and Navi. As of the halfway point in our first project year, each system is actively in development—with several components already undergoing internal testing. Juris – The […]

Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.

Houston, TX — Lone Star Legal Aid proudly announces that Fallon Hamilton Vaughn, a staff attorney on the Civil Matters in Criminal Justice Team, has been elected Director of the Houston Lawyers Association (HLA). At the HLA’s 70th Annual Scholarship & Awards Gala held on May 3, 2025, Vaughn was also honored with the prestigious Presidential Pillar Award, recognizing her […]

Lone Star Legal Aid continues to make steady progress on our AI chatbot project, supported by the Legal Services Corporation’s Technology Initiative Grant. Our team is focused on building a smarter, more responsive system that empowers clients to navigate legal issues, starting with housing and family law, more easily and effectively. During our most recent project meeting, team members Ashley […]