07/19/2025
AUSTIN: Become a Legal Observer!
Join our upcoming National Lawyers Guild Legal Observer Training and become the "eyes and ears" of justice. As a Legal Observer, you'll document events that can later support defense cases, public accountability, and litigation efforts.
✅ No law degree required
❌ Law enforcement cannot participate
Your observations matter. Your documentation creates accountability.
To register ⤵️
https://lu.ma/k30wpx6r?
06/12/2025
If you're planning to participate in protests this weekend or future actions, keep these emergency contacts handy:
Arrest Hotline: 512-817-4ALG (512-817-4254)
Available for calls from Travis County Jail
Call ONLY if you or someone you know has been arrested at a protest
Due to high call volume, please reserve this line for arrest emergencies only
General Information: [email protected]
For non-emergency questions and general information
Response time: within 5 business days
Important: Use the hotline exclusively for arrest situations. For all other inquiries, use email to ensure emergency lines stay open for those who need immediate assistance.
01/30/2025
Calling all progressive lawyers, legal workers, and law students in the Austin area - please save the date for our upcoming general membership meeting.
03/28/2023
Please join us at our Get Sprung Happy Hour on April 13, 2023, at Easy Tiger East to learn about our legal observer and jail support programs and to connect with other progressive advocates. https://www.facebook.com/events/1188267098494504
07/16/2022
We're having a Legal Observer Training next Wednesday 7/20 at 6:30 pm!
Wednesday, July 20 at 6:30 pm via Zoom.
We expect it to last about 1.5 hours.
If you would like to be trained as a Legal Observer (or get a refresher if you're already trained), please email us at [email protected] by Tuesday at 9:00 pm.
We will send you links to a couple of forms we need you to sign for security purposes. After we get your information, we'll send you a Zoom link!
05/10/2022
Austin Lawyers Guild
Know Your Rights
Wednesday, May 11
from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Carver Branch Library 1161 Angelina St.
**Free and open to the public!!**
Please wear a mask to join us in person or email us to request to join by Zoom and we will send you an invite. Email: [email protected]
The first half of the training will cover your legal rights when protesting and interacting with law enforcement. The second half will discuss what happens after you get arrested in Travis County and an intro into the local criminal legal system.
In solidarity,
ALG
06/17/2021
If you’re coming to happy hour, it’s table 37 outside!
05/10/2022