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 🔗

We are recapping our August Defender Digest edition by highlighting the work that keeps our communities informed, supported, and connected. From our Know Your Rights survey to our award-winning services, this edition takes a closer look at how our Office is making an impact across LA County.

Explore community events, resources, stories, and more—and stay connected with the latest from the Public Defender’s Office.

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September 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 for an upcoming blood drive in partnership with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles—an opportunity to give back and support lifesaving care for patients across Los Angeles County.

The drive will take place on Thursday, Sept 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the San Fernando office (950 First St., San Fernando, CA 91340). Sign up for a time slot through the link in our bio🔗

Knowledge is power. ⚖️ The Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office is working to ensure everyone in LA County understands their constitutional rights in the criminal legal system by expanding our public education resources. But first, we want to hear from you! 🗣️
 
📣 Take the Survey | Haz la encuesta | شارك في الاستطلاع | լրացնել հարցաթերթիկը | 参加我们的调查 | نظرسنجی ما را پر کن | 설문조사 해봐 | Sagutan ang survey
 
Learn Your Rights, Protect Your Future. Multilingual Survey Links in Bio🔗

Join us Friday, August 28, as Los Angeles County Public Defender Ricardo D. García delivers the keynote at Voices of Change: Community Town Hall—a conversation on reentry, housing and community-based public safety.

📍 The California Endowment
🕤 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
🔗 Register at TinyURL.com/VoicesOfChangeTownHall

Thank you to our partners for hosting this event.
@lareentry.larrp @brilliantcorners_org @safeandjust

Defending rights. Protecting due process. Centering people and community. That’s kinda chic. 😎