Legacy Reserves LP Announces Quarterly Cash Distribution

MIDLAND, Texas, Oct. 23, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legacy Reserves LP
(Nasdaq:LGCY) today announced that the board of directors of its general partner
has approved a cash distribution attributable to the third quarter of 2008 of
$0.52 per unit, payable on November 14, 2008 to unitholders of record at the
close of business on November 3, 2008. This quarterly distribution represents an
annualized distribution of $2.08 per unit.

"Our distribution is supported by our solid production performance and our oil
and natural gas hedge position in 2009 and beyond. Furthermore, our operating
results and financial liquidity allow us to continue to execute our business
plan and our acquisition strategy," said Cary Brown, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer.

About Legacy Reserves LP

Legacy Reserves LP is an independent oil and natural gas limited partnership
headquartered in Midland, Texas, focused on the acquisition and development of
oil and natural gas properties primarily located in the Permian Basin and
Mid-continent regions of the United States. Additional information is available
at www.LegacyLP.com.

The Legacy Reserves logo is available at
http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=3201

Withholding Information

This release is intended to be a qualified notice under Treasury Regulation
Section 1.1446-4(b). Brokers and nominees should treat one hundred percent
(100.0%) of Legacy's distributions to foreign investors as being attributable to
income that is effectively connected with a United States trade or business.
Accordingly, Legacy's distributions to foreign investors are subject to federal
income tax withholding at the highest applicable rate.

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CONTACT: Legacy Reserves LP
Steven H. Pruett, President and Chief Financial Officer
432-689-5200