Texas community resource
Capital Punishment Clinic
The University of Texas School of Law
Legal case support for selected indigent defendants charged with or convicted of capital offenses.
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How to get help
Texas Law does not publish direct public intake for this clinic. Clinics accept only a small number of cases and most accept matters strictly through nonprofit referral or court appointment.
Who this service helps
Indigent criminal defendants charged with or convicted of a capital offense whose case is accepted through the clinic's attorney, court, or referral relationships.
Where this service is available
Service area: Texas capital cases at trial, appellate, and post-conviction stages, including eligible cases connected to the Central Texas region.
A service area describes where help is offered or who may be served. It is not necessarily the organization’s physical location.
About this service
Supervised students assist attorneys with death-penalty cases by visiting clients, interviewing witnesses, conducting investigations, drafting motions and appellate or habeas filings, and preparing for trials, hearings, and appellate arguments.
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