Defending people arrested at the Texas-Mexico border.

Lone Star Defenders Office is a public defense nonprofit that supports individuals facing criminal charges in rural Texas counties.

Our mission is to ensure that every client receives the high-quality criminal defense representation promised by the Constitution.

Our Impact Since 2021

Clients Served

LSDO has supported nearly 20,000 indigent individuals arrested for felonies and misdemeanors with holistic defense services.

Counties Engaged

LSDO has provided defense services in 11 rural counties near the border.

Attorney Hours

LSDO staff and panel attorneys have spent around 75,000 hours performing legal work on cases.