September 10, 2026
MEDIA RELEASE: Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office Announces Completion of RAND Attorney Workload Study
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A wrongful conviction is a failure with consequences that can’t be undone. Behind every wrongful conviction is a person, a family, and a life forever impacted. Today, on International Wrongful Conviction Day, we highlight why public defense matters: protecting rights, challenging evidence, and standing beside every person facing the criminal legal system - but to do that, public defense offices need to be adequately resourced.
October is Filipino American History Month! We’re celebrating the rich heritage, culture, and contributions of Filipino Americans who have helped shape the vibrant and diverse communities of Los Angeles County.
October 2026, our office will be providing record clearing services at various locations around LA County! For more information click the link in our bio🔗
Join us at the Community Resource Fair and grand opening of @lasuperiorcourt Criminal Justice Center in Avalon on October 2, 2026 from 11AM-4PM, where our Record Clearing Unit will be offering free expungement services and helping eligible community members learn more about clearing qualifying convictions from their records.
During Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from September 15 to October 15, we celebrate the rich cultures, lasting contributions, and resilience of Los Angeles’ Hispanic communities—and the many ways they strengthen our County.
📣Young people: your voice matters! The LA Youth: Know Your Rights campaign gives you the tools to understand your civic rights, take action, talk to trusted adults, and protect your mental well-being. 🔗 Explore the campaign + access resources: dyd.lacounty.gov/KYR
Today is National IT Professionals Day, and we want to take a moment to recognize the essential role our IT Division plays in serving our clients. Operating behind the scenes are the dedicated information technology professionals who keep our systems running securely and our teams connected. Happy National Information Technology Professionals Day and thank you for all that you do!
Today, @randcorporation published their findings for the independent workload study designed specifically to assess the work and capacity required within our Office. Commissioned in 2024, the study provides a data-informed assessment of Los Angeles Public Defender workload, looking beyond case counts to examine the time and complexity involved in moving cases from filing through resolution.
Read the full report through the link in our bio 🔗
