Holistic Defense Services

The MAC Office is committed to zealous, client-centered, and community-oriented representation. Each client’s needs are supported by a dedicated legal team to build the best possible outcome for their case. For MAC appointed attorneys seeking holistic defense services, review the section you seek support from below and click the link to be redirected to a service request form. ONLY requests for appointed cases will be fulfilled.

The MAC's staff immigration attorney assists MAC appointed attorneys in all matters related to clients with immigration consequences.
The staff attorney keeps MAC appointed attorneys apprised of legislative changes and emerging issues in the field of immigration law.
MAC appointed attorneys seeking immigration legal assistance should click the link below to request assistance from the MAC Office. Only requests for MAC appointed cases are fulfilled.
- http://mac.harriscountytx.gov/MACImmigrationRequest

The MAC Office Chief Investigator ensures appropriate resources are available for investigation and case preparation.
Trainings related to investigative defense services like collecting or preserving evidence and locating or interviewing witnesses , etc., are available upon request.
MAC appointed attorneys seeking an investigator should click the link below to request assistance from the MAC Office. Only requests for MAC appointed cases are fulfilled.
- http://mac.harriscountytx.gov/MACInvestigatorRequest

MAC Office social workers are available to MAC appointed attorneys interested in connecting MAC clients to available social, housing, and community services in order to help reduce the collateral consequences of the criminal case lifecycle.
- http://mac.harriscountytx.gov/MACSocialWorkRequest

MAC Office Community Engagement assist MAC appointed attorneys with participatory defense representation and connecting MAC appointed attorneys to community resources and organizations that advance a client’s narrative or theory within a case.