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.
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.
Mallory and Nelson exchanged their vows in 2007 and were married until 2023. During their marriage, Nelson exhibited abusive behavior and engaged in illegal activities. Tragically, their 11-year-old grandson experienced severe trauma due to Nelson’s actions, which contributed to serious health issues, including seizures. Mallory didn’t think twice. She needed an escape, and this was it. Mallory contacted Lone […]
Our client, Autumn, is a minor who never received notice if her Children’s Medicaid was renewed for the new year. Her mother renewed her benefits along with her other young daughters. One daughter received renewal, while Autumn did not receive a response. Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) told Autumn’s mother that her case would be escalated, but they never […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, February 14, 2025 Media contact: Texas Housers – Michael Depland, michael@texashousing.org Lone Star Legal Aid – Clarissa Ayala, cayala@lonestarlegal.org Houston Young Lawyers Association – Cassie Maneen, cmaneen@beckredden.com CCPPI – Lorenzo Salinas, lorenzo.salinas@ccppi.org HOUSTON, TX – Texas Housers, Lone Star Legal Aid, Houston Young Lawyers Association, Beck Redden, and CCPPI are hosting a public film screening […]
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
Taxpayers may be eligible for a $1,400 stimulus check if they were overlooked during the first wave of checks in 2021. When the IRS sent out stimulus checks due to the financial adversity caused by COVID-19, many taxpayers failed to claim a Recovery Rebate Credit on their tax returns. The IRS will be paying $2.4 billion to one million Americans […]
Laura was attacked by her husband, Ron, leaving her feeling scared. Lone Star Legal Aid’s (LSLA) Crime Victims Unit Staff Attorney, Cheranda Robertson, went above and beyond to obtain a new life for Laura and her son Christian, bringing her peace just in time for Christmas and a fresh start in the new year. Laura and Ron shared a seven-year-old […]
In observance of Christmas, Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed. All offices will reopen on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
In observance of Thanksgiving, Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed. All offices will reopen on Monday, December 2, 2024. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
Sophia and Ricky were married for five years and had four children together, two of whom were autistic. She has always been a very dedicated mother, supporting her family in the face of intense adversity. She found herself in circumstances she never thought she would be in, and her protective instincts kicked in. Ricky did not express any abusive behaviors […]
In observance of Veterans Day, Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
Local groups ask the EPA to take over to require monitoring of emissions to protect public health. HOUSTON—On August 29, 2024, community groups and environmental advocates filed a notice of intent to sue (NOI) the EPA to bring the Valero Houston Refinery’s Title V federal operating permit into compliance with the Clean Air Act. The groups claim the Texas Commission […]
In observance of Labor Day, Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
Pat, a grandfather of two boys ages one and three, called Lone Star Legal Aid seeking custody of his grandsons after the boys’ parents, Hannah and Jonathan, were incarcerated following their conviction for causing the death of the boys’ infant sibling. The infant boy was smothered between a mattress and a wall while the parents were under the influence of […]
