Founded in 2007, Lawyers for Burners is a group of lawyers and their supporters who facilitate criminal defense representation of Burning Man Participants who are cited or arrested at a Burning Man Event.

Feedback Form.  Please fill out a Feedback Form and tell us about your encounter with law enforcement while attending a Burning Man Event.  Lawyers for Burners will treat your response as confidential and will only use your feedback (anonymously unless you give your express consent) to advocate for the rights and interests of Participants at Burning Man. 

Resources for those cited or arrested by federal or state law enforcement

Lawyers for Burners is currently working with and can recommend contacting Reno, NV criminal defense attorney John B. Routsis to discuss your case.  John is a long time Burner and spends most of the Burn securing bail for his newest clients.  After the Event, John has worked out a formula for resolving federal BLM citations.  In most cases, you do not have to come back to Nevada for any court date.  John also has unparalleled experience defending state law charges in the Washoe and Pershing County Courthouses.  Finally, John’s professional fees are below what most other Reno criminal defense attorneys charge.  Here is John’s contact information.  Please be patient with his office staff as they deal with the rush of new clients with every Burn. 

 

Know your Rights on Playa and While Traveling to Burning Man

[link to LFB/ACLU Flyer]

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