At just 12 years old, Mara was diagnosed with Takayasu Arteritis, a rare condition that left her unable to walk. Doctors told her she would live with disability for the rest of her life. By the time she turned 20, she was also managing IgM Nephropathy, another rare disease that affected her kidney function. Despite the severity of her conditions, the Social […]
When Mariah married her military husband, Sean, she helped raise two children with him, as well as his young son from a previous relationship. That child, now a teenager, recently came out as transgender and asked to be called Calvin. Mariah was committed to supporting Calvin through his transition, but their lives were shattered when Calvin confided that Sean had […]
Bailey met her boyfriend, Danny, through his sister. Their relationship was turbulent from the beginning, marked by emotional and physical abuse. After Danny was arrested for robbery, Bailey decided to end things for good, determined to focus on her career as a licensed security officer. But when Danny was released from jail more than a year later, he reached out […]
When Sarah, age 15, was told by her dentist that she needed braces, her family assumed their health coverage through a Managed Care Organization (MCO) would help. But instead, Sarah’s orthodontic claims were denied again and again, with the MCO insisting the treatment was not “medically necessary.” Unsure how to fight the repeated denials, Sarah’s mother, Kathy, turned to Lone Star […]
Band Little Victories to Compete on Behalf of Legal Aid at White Oak Music Hall Houston, TX — Lone Star Legal Aid is proud to announce that it has been selected as a beneficiary nonprofit of Law Rocks Houston, the city’s annual battle-of-the-bands fundraiser featuring musicians from Houston’s legal community. The event will take place on Thursday, March 26, 2026, […]
Dennis, a hardworking landscaper, built his life around providing for his wife and young daughter. But when his health began to decline—high blood pressure, gout, arthritis, chronic pain, and depression—he could no longer keep working. When he applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), he was denied and told he was “not disabled.” Unsure where to turn, Dennis reached out […]
Maira and her husband, Charlesh, married in Pakistan in 2013 and later built a life in the United States with their two children. At first, things looked promising—they obtained work, secured green cards, and planned for U.S. citizenship. But once in Texas, Charlesh’s behavior turned controlling and abusive. He isolated Maira, cut her off from financial independence, and forced her […]
Paul, a minor diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer, has relied on Medicaid for years to receive specialized treatment for his eye condition. For five years, UnitedHealthcare, his Managed Care Organization (MCO), covered visits with a neuro-ophthalmologist who understood his complex needs. But without warning, UnitedHealthcare suddenly denied coverage for Paul’s annual visit, claiming his doctor was out-of-network. […]
Mark, a minor living with multiple disabilities and serious health challenges, suddenly lost access to his Medicaid benefits—even after his mother, Laura, submitted all required renewal paperwork. Laura only discovered the denial when she tried to take Mark to the doctor, only to be told his coverage had been cut off. Without Medicaid, Mark’s urgent medical needs went unmet, leaving […]
Morgan, a 20-year-old living with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome, depression, and seizures, had relied on Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) since the age of four. For sixteen years, these benefits provided critical support for him and his family. That stability was abruptly threatened when the Social Security Administration (SSA) sent Morgan a letter stating his benefits would be […]
When Claire met Drew at church in Illinois, she thought she had found her perfect match. What began as kindness and generosity soon revealed itself as “love bombing”—a tactic abusers use to lure their partners into toxic, controlling relationships. Within months of their marriage, Drew’s verbal abuse escalated into physical violence, leaving Claire isolated and afraid. Even pregnancy did not […]
Alex has lived with significant medical challenges for most of his life. He suffers from a kidney disorder, insulin-dependent diabetes, a learning disability, and severe depression. He cannot walk without a walker or wheelchair, and requires frequent hospital visits each year. Diagnosed with diabetes at age six, Alex’s health continued to decline into adulthood, and he was later diagnosed with […]
For five years, Sophia worked tirelessly to care for her four children, two of whom are autistic, while enduring an increasingly abusive marriage to her husband, Ricky. What began as emotional abuse grew into physical violence, neglect, and threats. “He would say things like, ‘It’s my way or the highway. I will punish you,’” Sophia recalled. “My daughter was only […]
For years, Mallory endured abuse during her marriage to Nelson, whom she wed in 2007. Behind closed doors, Nelson’s harmful behavior escalated into illegal activity that devastated their family. The trauma became unbearable when Mallory discovered that Nelson had sexually abused their 11-year-old grandchild, whose health deteriorated under the weight of the abuse and stress, even triggering seizures. Determined to […]
HOUSTON, Texas — Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) is proud to participate in Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week (TVLAW), a statewide initiative held November 10–16 in honor of Veterans Day. The effort—coordinated by the Texas Access to Justice Foundation—brings together legal aid organizations, local bar associations, law schools, and pro bono attorneys to provide free civil legal services to qualified […]
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.
When Laura’s husband, Ron, strangled her during an assault, she feared for her life and the safety of her children. Ron was arrested and charged with a third-degree felony: assault by impeding breath or circulation. Laura quickly obtained a Protective Order to shield herself, her two sons, and her sister—but she also knew she needed to take the next step […]
For most of his adult life, Mr. Roberts lived with both mental and visual impairments. His challenges grew even more severe after he survived a violent crime in which he was shot in the head, face, and arm. The bullets fragmented so extensively that pieces still remain lodged in his head and face. These injuries, combined with his existing impairments, […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 2025 Houston, TX — This August, the curtain rises on justice, laughter, and a great cause. Night Court presents Law’s Anatomy, a musical parody that blends law, medicine, and mayhem—all while raising funds for Houston-area legal nonprofits, including Lone Star Legal Aid’s Military & Veterans Unit. Dates: August 20–23, 2025 Location: The Hobby Center for […]
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.