About Us

Who We Are & What We Do

The Lone Star Youth Defender Resource Center is a curated online resource and training center for youth defenders who have signed on as members.

Join The Lone Star Defender Center

The Lone Star Youth Defender Center is an online hub dedicated to enhancing the standards and quality of legal defense in youth justice. Recognizing the unique challenges of juvenile law, our platform offers youth defenders immediate, one-stop access to specialized resources and tools, empowering them to navigate this complex legal area effectively. Youth defense attorneys require a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to advocate for the specific needs of the young people they represent. Our mission is to strengthen legal advocacy statewide, promoting individualized, unbiased, and developmentally appropriate representation for every youth.

The American Bar Endowment Grant