One arrest can take everything. We help take it back.
The Justice Reform Foundation funds criminal defense, expunges eligible records, and drives reform in Texas and at the Federal Level — because no one should lose their future over a system built against them.
WHY JRF EXISTS
Real defense. Real outcomes.
Three ways we’re changing the system
From the courtroom to the classroom to the capitol, JRF tackles injustice at every level.
“If this happened to me, it can happen to anyone.”
JRF was founded by Justin Magnuson after he spent 20 months in a county jail awaiting trial on charges that were ultimately dismissed. He created the Foundation so that people without his resources would never have to stand alone against a system built for those who can afford to fight back.
Three years of freedom — gained.
After semesters of preparation, our student attorneys in the Criminal Defense Clinic secured the dismissal of all charges against a Tarrant County client — litigating pre-trial motions, negotiating hard, and refusing to settle for a plea deal the client didn’t deserve.
What people say about the work.
“Our clients are getting three to four dedicated attorneys for the cost of one they could not afford.”
Jemila Lea, J.D.
JRF Practitioner-in-Residence · Clinic Director
“To fight for someone you know was unjustly indicted makes this extremely challenging profession all worth it.”
Marc Seitles
Partner, Seitles & Litwin
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Proud member of the Texas Clean Slate Coalition
Working alongside coalition partners across the state to advance Clean Slate legislation and expand second-chance opportunities.
Every defense funded. Every record cleared. Every student trained.
Made possible by supporters who believe justice shouldn’t depend on your bank account.
