September 10, 2026
MEDIA RELEASE: Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office Announces Completion of RAND Attorney Workload Study
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Your voice matters! 📢 Crucial input is being gathered from residents across Los Angeles County for the upcoming “Know Your Rights” campaign. Please take 5 minutes to complete the survey. Responses will directly shape the public education strategy for the 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendments, and how to safely navigate the criminal legal system.
September 2026 Defender Digest’s recap highlights the people, programs, and resources making a difference across LA County. From our Know Your Rights Survey and collaboration with the Department of Youth Development, to our record clearing services, see how our Office continues to support our clients and communities.
Catch up on the latest updates, community events, stories, and more from the Public Defender’s Office.
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At @lapubdef, our mission is to defend your liberties and protect your rights. ⚖️ But advocacy starts with education. Help us understand what you need to know about the criminal legal system by taking this short community survey at the link in our bio!
Several women from the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office attended the Los Angeles County Women’s Conference, joining County and community colleagues for this meaningful event designed to inspire innovation, lifelong learning, and community engagement.
Today, we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day by recognizing the histories, cultures, resilience, and enduring contributions of Indigenous peoples. We also acknowledge the importance of confronting historical and ongoing injustices, including inequities within the legal system.
Our office hours and services today will be limited. The courts will remain open and operational. If you need assistance, please contact our office. We will resume regular business hours and services on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Throughout the month of October, we are honoring Hindu American Heritage Month! This month offers an opportunity to learn about the traditions, history, and experiences that have shaped generations of Hindu Americans and enriched communities across Los Angeles County.
How well do you actually know your constitutional rights? 🛑 Myths and misunderstandings about the criminal legal system are common, and not knowing your rights can have lasting consequences. The Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office wants to hear from you! Data is being collected from across the county to build a campaign that empowers the community with the facts. The survey is quick, easy and does not collect personally identifying information. Input will shape the content of these educational resources. Before You Speak: Know Your Rights. 🔗 Test your knowledge in this short survey at the link in our bio 🔗
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.
