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If you are arrested for protest-related activities, here’s what you need to know:
If you are arrested for protest-related activities, here’s what you need to know:
Happy International Men’s Day! We're recognizing the men who show up, work hard, and lead with integrity. Did you know that men make up around 40% of the LA Public Defender team? Today, we celebrate their dedication and the impact they make in our community every day.
November 20, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Happy International Men’s Day! We're recognizing the men who show up, work hard, and lead with integrity. Did you know that men make up around 40% of the LA Public Defender team? Today, we celebrate their dedication and the impact they make in our community every day.
One year after Prop 36, thousands of Californians were promised care, treatment, and a path to recovery — but instead, they’ve received court dates, charges, and jail time.
Read more from the ACLU of San Diego and Imperial Counties: link in bio.
Read more from the ACLU of San Diego and Imperial Counties: link in bio.
November 19, 2025 at 2:20 AM
One year after Prop 36, thousands of Californians were promised care, treatment, and a path to recovery — but instead, they’ve received court dates, charges, and jail time.
Read more from the ACLU of San Diego and Imperial Counties: link in bio.
Read more from the ACLU of San Diego and Imperial Counties: link in bio.
One year after Prop. 36, thousands of more people are being prosecuted, but still waiting for the treatment they were promised.
Read the Los Angeles Daily News story featuring L.A. County Public Defender Ricardo D. García through the link in our bio.
Read the Los Angeles Daily News story featuring L.A. County Public Defender Ricardo D. García through the link in our bio.
November 18, 2025 at 3:45 AM
One year after Prop. 36, thousands of more people are being prosecuted, but still waiting for the treatment they were promised.
Read the Los Angeles Daily News story featuring L.A. County Public Defender Ricardo D. García through the link in our bio.
Read the Los Angeles Daily News story featuring L.A. County Public Defender Ricardo D. García through the link in our bio.
Recently on NPR, the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office was highlighted for its groundbreaking Neurocognitive Disorders Team — one of the only units of its kind in the nation. Our NDT team works with clients whose cognitive disabilities have gone unidentified for most of their lives.
November 17, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Recently on NPR, the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office was highlighted for its groundbreaking Neurocognitive Disorders Team — one of the only units of its kind in the nation. Our NDT team works with clients whose cognitive disabilities have gone unidentified for most of their lives.
Rain is expected across Los Angeles County starting Thursday, November 13 through Sunday, November 16, with the potential for debris flows in recent burn scar areas.
Visit ready.lacounty.gov/rain for preparedness tips.
Sign up for emergency alerts at alert.lacounty.gov.
Visit ready.lacounty.gov/rain for preparedness tips.
Sign up for emergency alerts at alert.lacounty.gov.
November 13, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Rain is expected across Los Angeles County starting Thursday, November 13 through Sunday, November 16, with the potential for debris flows in recent burn scar areas.
Visit ready.lacounty.gov/rain for preparedness tips.
Sign up for emergency alerts at alert.lacounty.gov.
Visit ready.lacounty.gov/rain for preparedness tips.
Sign up for emergency alerts at alert.lacounty.gov.
Today is Veterans Day and we are taking the time to thank and honor all of those who have served.
Learn more about how we support our veterans in Los Angeles County through our Veteran Court Program by visiting the link in our bio.
Learn more about how we support our veterans in Los Angeles County through our Veteran Court Program by visiting the link in our bio.
November 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Today is Veterans Day and we are taking the time to thank and honor all of those who have served.
Learn more about how we support our veterans in Los Angeles County through our Veteran Court Program by visiting the link in our bio.
Learn more about how we support our veterans in Los Angeles County through our Veteran Court Program by visiting the link in our bio.
Join the Nation’s oldest, largest, and finest indigent criminal defense agency as a Deputy Public Defender! We are looking for attorneys who are admitted with the California Bar Association to practice law in all courts in California to join our team of Public Defenders.
November 10, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Join the Nation’s oldest, largest, and finest indigent criminal defense agency as a Deputy Public Defender! We are looking for attorneys who are admitted with the California Bar Association to practice law in all courts in California to join our team of Public Defenders.
This November 2025, our office will be providing services at various locations around LA County!
For more information click the link in our bio 🔗
For more information click the link in our bio 🔗
November 1, 2025 at 5:46 PM
This November 2025, our office will be providing services at various locations around LA County!
For more information click the link in our bio 🔗
For more information click the link in our bio 🔗
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Time to start presenting awards! Our first award, the Clara Shortridge Award, commends a public defender program for outstanding achievement in providing of indigent defense services. This year's honoree is @partnersforjustice.bsky.social, thanking them for their work with @lapubdef.bsky.social.
October 31, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Time to start presenting awards! Our first award, the Clara Shortridge Award, commends a public defender program for outstanding achievement in providing of indigent defense services. This year's honoree is @partnersforjustice.bsky.social, thanking them for their work with @lapubdef.bsky.social.
The federal shutdown is affecting our community. If you or your family need food assistance, visit LAFoodBank.org/findfood or call 211 — and if you can, please donate to your local food bank or pantry to help those in need.
October 25, 2025 at 1:37 AM
The federal shutdown is affecting our community. If you or your family need food assistance, visit LAFoodBank.org/findfood or call 211 — and if you can, please donate to your local food bank or pantry to help those in need.
Justice takes a team. Today we're recognizing the paralegals on our team who help make our mission possible.
Committed, skilled, precise - essential to public defense. Thank you to our paralegals for all you do!
Committed, skilled, precise - essential to public defense. Thank you to our paralegals for all you do!
October 23, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Justice takes a team. Today we're recognizing the paralegals on our team who help make our mission possible.
Committed, skilled, precise - essential to public defense. Thank you to our paralegals for all you do!
Committed, skilled, precise - essential to public defense. Thank you to our paralegals for all you do!
We are also honored be part of two other PQA award winning programs: Saving Lives with Safety Locks and Silver Eagle Award Winner JCOD’s LA County Training Center.
October 19, 2025 at 3:23 PM
We are also honored be part of two other PQA award winning programs: Saving Lives with Safety Locks and Silver Eagle Award Winner JCOD’s LA County Training Center.
We are so proud of our groundbreaking program, Community Outreach Court (COC), for being a TOP TEN award winner at the 38th Annual LA County Productivity and Quality Awards! COC has served over 1,000+ individuals, resolved hundreds of infractions, and received national recognition.
October 19, 2025 at 3:23 PM
We are so proud of our groundbreaking program, Community Outreach Court (COC), for being a TOP TEN award winner at the 38th Annual LA County Productivity and Quality Awards! COC has served over 1,000+ individuals, resolved hundreds of infractions, and received national recognition.
October is Filipino American History Month! It’s a time to commemorate the contributions of Filipino Americans to Los Angeles County’s diverse cultural tapestry and celebrate their rich cultural heritage.
October 15, 2025 at 10:50 PM
October is Filipino American History Month! It’s a time to commemorate the contributions of Filipino Americans to Los Angeles County’s diverse cultural tapestry and celebrate their rich cultural heritage.
In observance of this County holiday, our office hours and services will be limited, however, the Court will be open and operational. Should you require assistance, please contact our office. We will resume regular business hours and services on Tuesday October 14, 2025.
October 13, 2025 at 5:56 PM
In observance of this County holiday, our office hours and services will be limited, however, the Court will be open and operational. Should you require assistance, please contact our office. We will resume regular business hours and services on Tuesday October 14, 2025.
Today we commemorate Indigenous Peoples’ Day by recognizing the resilience and diversity of indigenous communities locally and nationwide.
October 13, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Today we commemorate Indigenous Peoples’ Day by recognizing the resilience and diversity of indigenous communities locally and nationwide.
This October we are celebrating Hindu American Heritage Month! As we honor the remarkable contributions of the Hindu American community, we recognize the enduring legacy of a rich cultural and philosophical tradition.
October 8, 2025 at 11:26 PM
This October we are celebrating Hindu American Heritage Month! As we honor the remarkable contributions of the Hindu American community, we recognize the enduring legacy of a rich cultural and philosophical tradition.
Last month, our office hosted the LA County Youth Defense Symposium-a full-day event focused on advancing racial justice and effective youth advocacy through the lens of AB 2542 (Racial Justice Act) and AB 256 (RJA Expansion).
October 6, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Last month, our office hosted the LA County Youth Defense Symposium-a full-day event focused on advancing racial justice and effective youth advocacy through the lens of AB 2542 (Racial Justice Act) and AB 256 (RJA Expansion).
This October 2025, our office will be providing services at various locations around LA County!
For more information click the link in our bio 🔗
For more information click the link in our bio 🔗
October 4, 2025 at 4:07 PM
This October 2025, our office will be providing services at various locations around LA County!
For more information click the link in our bio 🔗
For more information click the link in our bio 🔗
Beyond legal support, COC connects participants with housing resources, mental health care, and other essential services, offering a more holistic approach to addressing the needs of our unhoused population. Join us for the next COC, October 16! Link in bio for more information
September 27, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Beyond legal support, COC connects participants with housing resources, mental health care, and other essential services, offering a more holistic approach to addressing the needs of our unhoused population. Join us for the next COC, October 16! Link in bio for more information
What makes Community Outreach Court so effective is the collaboration between departments and social service programs. Join us and our partners at the next Community Outreach Court October 16 🔗 for more information tap the link in our bio
September 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
What makes Community Outreach Court so effective is the collaboration between departments and social service programs. Join us and our partners at the next Community Outreach Court October 16 🔗 for more information tap the link in our bio
Shoutout to @lapubdefunion for organizing and fundraising ahead of today, and kudos to all who ran, walked or cheered on #teampublicdefender from the sidelines!
September 21, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Shoutout to @lapubdefunion for organizing and fundraising ahead of today, and kudos to all who ran, walked or cheered on #teampublicdefender from the sidelines!
This weekend, a group of LA Public Defenders proudly crossed the finish line at the annual @homeboyindustries 5K Run, in support of a life-changing organization that uplifts our communities through hope, job training, and healing.
September 21, 2025 at 2:03 AM
This weekend, a group of LA Public Defenders proudly crossed the finish line at the annual @homeboyindustries 5K Run, in support of a life-changing organization that uplifts our communities through hope, job training, and healing.
This past Thursday was Community Outreach Court! It was a busy morning helping people transition away from the criminal legal system and connect with resources like stable housing and sustainable employment. Join us at our next COC event on 10.16 - link in our bio for more info!
September 20, 2025 at 12:27 AM
This past Thursday was Community Outreach Court! It was a busy morning helping people transition away from the criminal legal system and connect with resources like stable housing and sustainable employment. Join us at our next COC event on 10.16 - link in our bio for more info!
Apply today to join the nation’s first and finest indigent criminal defense agency as the Departmental Chief Information Officer II! 🔗 Click the link in our bio to apply today!
September 17, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Apply today to join the nation’s first and finest indigent criminal defense agency as the Departmental Chief Information Officer II! 🔗 Click the link in our bio to apply today!