Welcome to Americans for Legal Reform

The Most Successful Legal Reform Group in the Country

About Americans for Legal Reform (ALR)
Every American deserves to stand equal before the law.
At Americans for Legal Reform (ALR), we are driven by a simple but powerful belief: liberty and justice must not depend on wealth, status, background, or circumstance. Constitutional rights are not privileges for the few—they are guarantees for us all.
Yet for many Americans, confidence in the legal system is shaken only after they experience it firsthand. Courtrooms can feel overwhelming. Procedures can feel confusing. Individuals can feel unheard. When fairness is questioned, the emotional and financial toll on families can be profound.
ALR exists to stand beside those citizens.
We are a nonprofit organization committed to promoting accountability, transparency, and integrity within the legal and judicial systems—always through lawful and constructive means. Our work is rooted in education, civic engagement, and respectful advocacy for reform.
How We Make a Difference
  • Court Watch & Support Services
    We provide trained court observers who attend proceedings to promote transparency and professionalism. Our presence offers reassurance to litigants and encourages respectful courtroom conduct.
  • Education & Guidance
    We help individuals better understand courtroom procedures and expectations, reducing anxiety and empowering citizens to navigate the process with greater confidence.
  • Advocacy for Accountability
    We support reforms that strengthen ethical standards, improve oversight, and reinforce public trust in the justice system.
We recognize that many legal professionals serve with honor and dedication. Our goal is not confrontation, it is improvement. A system that is transparent and accountable protects everyone: citizens, attorneys, and judges alike.
Why Your Support Matters
Meaningful reform does not happen by accident. It requires informed citizens, sustained advocacy, and the courage to insist that constitutional principles remain more than words on paper.
Your tax-deductible contribution helps us:
  • Expand court observation programs
  • Provide educational resources to more communities
  • Advocate for higher standards of transparency and accountability
  • Stand with individuals who feel overwhelmed or unheard
When you support ALR, you are not simply funding an organization, you are strengthening the foundation of equal justice.
Because liberty must be protected.
Because accountability builds trust.
Because justice should never depend on who you are.
Together, we can help ensure that the promise of the Constitution remains a living reality for every American.

Meet the Founders

Carl Lanzisera

Carl Lanzisera is the Founder of Americans for Legal Reform.  Carl has been running this site for many years and is a mentor to all who have needed his help and support.  Carl is the nicest and most selfless human being and continues to be a great advocate for legal reform.  ALR is where it is today because of him.

Gary Jacobs

Gary Jacobs is the President of Americans for Legal Reform and also the owner of Backstory.  Gary is very active in the community and devotes so much of his  time to helping our friends of ALR.  His boundless energy and devotion to ALR while running  a full time business and managing Backstory is helping ALR to become a great  organization.

Live Feed from 2/14 AFLR
Meeting with Michael Zimmerman, Esq.

A Meeting with Gary Jacobs