Los Angeles County Public Defender

Free Food Drive-Thru Giveaway at #RooseveltPark! today, Thursday, Dec. 10 from 9AM-12PM. Line starts at 8:30AM. Please wear a face covering #LetsFeedLACounty

The county must resist a narrative about these young people that does not leave space for hope and healing, and insist on a structure that promotes positive youth development and rehabilitation at all costs. - @mridleythomas @SheilaKuehl https://www.latimes.com//la-county-could-dismantle-juvenil

During the coronavirus pandemic, #RedondoBeach is bringing the court to the people. Outdoor Court allows people experiencing homelessness to appear in person to resolve Misdemeanor charges and Non-Traffic Infractions. No one is arrested, fined, or sent to jail. Instead, our #PublicDefenders work to get cases dismissed and connect people with services & treatment. Special thanks to the entire #PublicDefender team! #LAJustice #LACounty

To our nation’s heroes, thank you for your bravery and service! #veteransday

Happy #NationalParalegalDay! We want to thank our dedicated paralegals for all the hard work they do on each and every case, conducting research, drafting important documents, and support our attorneys. Our paralegals play a crucial role in achieving our team's results. Today we celebrate YOU! https://nationaltoday.com/national-paralegal-day/

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Taking away the fundamental right to vote is one example of how mass incarceration is designed to perpetuate racial inequities. Restoring parolees’ voting rights will give them not only a chance at redemption, but also add their valued voice back to our communities. - Ricardo D. Garcia https://www.latimes.com//proposition-17-parole-felonies-vo

Our team can now refer our clients on probation or parole to East Los Angeles College’s College, and Career Addiction Studies Program called Formerly or Currently Incarcerated Students (FOCIS). These students can earn a Prevention Specialist Certificate and secure employment in the field as Addiction Counselors. This program gives our clients a chance to earn an education that will allow them to join the workforce! The wonderful fact about working in the field of addiction treatment is that one’s background will not affect their ability to secure employment!

Our team, working w/ @bailproject, has scored releases for people who would have otherwise remained in custody! The expansion of the use of certified law clerks in our department has been a great benefit to clients and staff.

DYK today is the last day to register to #vote? You only need 3 things: California driver’s license or California ID number Last four digits of your social security number Date of birth... It’s that simple! Visit plan.lavote.net to register to vote & learn more! See more

As today is the last day of #HispanicHeritageMonth, we would like to thank everyone who joined us in celebrating the culture! #Vote #Census #LACounty #PublicDefenders

Aren't registered to vote yet? Don't know how to register? The Los Angeles Office of The Public Defender is hosting a registration drive in every courthouse through the last day to register Oct 19! Come to any Public Defender Office from 8am-5pm Monday through Friday and we will help you step by step to get registered to vote. #vote #rockthevote #yourvoice #registertovote #register #votelikeyourlifedependsonit #votingmatters #votingregistrationdrive #votingdrive

As #HispanicHeritageMonth draws to a close, the Latino Public Defenders Association is proud to announce the 12 recipients of their annual scholarships. The studentseach of whom attended either Garfield, Huntington Park, Roosevelt, or Wilson high schoolsare currently enrolled in their first semester at some of the best universities across the country. Our future is in great hands! #publicdefender #lacountypublicdefender

On #NationalComingOutDay and every other day, #LACounty #PublicDefenders stands with and celebrates our LGBTQ community!

@gavinnewsom signed SB 203 into law requiring all persons 17 years young or younger must consult with legal counsel prior to a custodial interrogation to protect all vulnerable persons Constitutional rights. #criminaljusticereform #justice #reform #juviereform #juvie #juveniledetention #schooltoprisonpipeline #LosAnglesPublicDedenders #defenders #publicdefenders #criminaldefense #attorneys #criminallaw #wecare #weserve #LosAngeles #California

Governor @gavinnewsom backed by Assembly member @SydneyKamlager (D-Los Angeles), signed #AB1950 which caps probation terms to a maximum of one year for misdemeanor offenses and two years for felonies. Another HUGE win for our clients and criminal defendants in the wake of a national and local outcries and demonstrations demanding more and better of a criminal justice system! #criminaljusticereform #justice #reform #LosAnglesPublicDedenders #defenders #publicdefenders #criminaldefense #attorneys #criminallaw #wecare #weserve #LACounty #California

To everyone observing #YomKippur, may your fast be easy and meaningful.