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The Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office remains dedicated to justice, defending rights, and transforming lives through unwavering legal representation and social advocacy.
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Learn about our structured clerkship and internship programs that provide students mentorship from experienced defense attorneys and invaluable real-life experiences.
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Outreach Court

The Community Outreach Court (COC) is a collaborative initiative spearheaded by the LA City Attorney’s Office, the LA County Public Defender’s Office, the LA County Alternate Public Defender’s Office, and the LA Mayor’s Office of Community Safety.
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Juvenile Advocacy

Find support and resources for juvenile justice cases and advocacy.
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Immigration

Navigate immigration laws and find the legal support you need.
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Treatment Courts

Learn about treatment courts and their benefits for eligible individuals.
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Record Clearing

Discover your options to clear your criminal record and start fresh.

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Use this tool to locate incarcerated individuals and get status updates.
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Your Rights

Know your legal rights and protections in various situations.

Authority Accountability

Ensure and report law enforcement accountability with these resources.

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Latest News

April 24, 2024

Media Release: LA County Office of the Public Defender Unveils Innovative Office Space and Civic Art Inspired by the Criminal Legal System

In celebration of April as Arts Month, the LA County Office of the Public Defender announces the completion of a major renovation project that transformed a former file-storage warehouse into a modern, state-of-the-art office space, now adorned with unique artwork inspired by the criminal legal system.
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April 14, 2024

Media Release: Statement by LA County Public Defender Ricardo D. García on Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall Video

A County Public Defender, Ricardo D. García has issued the following statement: "The video exposing probation officers encouraging violence between detained youth is appalling. These actions by officers violate the duty of care owed to our youth and perpetuate a culture of violence rather than rehabilitation."
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March 21, 2024

Media Release: Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office announces collaborative launch of Community Outreach Court (COC)

Today, the Los Angeles County Office of the Public Defender, in partnership with the Alternate Public Defender’s Office, Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, and Mayor Karen Bass’ Office of Community Safety announced the official launch of the Community Outreach Court (COC)
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Happy Labor Day! May everyone enjoy a day of rest and recognition for the efforts that power our communities.

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Happy Labor Day! May everyone enjoy a day of rest and recognition for the efforts that power our communities.

🚨NEW EPISODE OUT NOW🚨
Public Defender Ricardo García (@rdg_lapubdef) and Head Deputy Marcus Huntley recently joined Hunter Parnell on @publicdefenselesspodcast to discuss our role in Community Outreach Court and the positive impact of building trust by meeting our clients where they’re at. Listen to the full episode through the link in our bio or on #spotify and #applepodcasts

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🚨NEW EPISODE OUT NOW🚨 Public Defender Ricardo García (@rdg_lapubdef) and Head Deputy Marcus Huntley recently joined Hunter Parnell on @publicdefenselesspodcast to discuss our role in Community Outreach Court and the positive impact of building trust by meeting our clients where they’re at. Listen to the full episode through the link in our bio or on #spotify and #applepodcasts

🚨NEW AUGUST DATE🚨
Our record clearing team will be at the West Hollywood @lacountylibrary on Friday, August 30th from 1-5pm. Have questions? Swing by!

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🚨NEW AUGUST DATE🚨 Our record clearing team will be at the West Hollywood @lacountylibrary on Friday, August 30th from 1-5pm. Have questions? Swing by!

🚨POSTPONED🚨 Our record clearing team will NOT be at the West Covina @lacountylibrary today. Stay tuned for a new date and location for August!

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🚨POSTPONED🚨 Our record clearing team will NOT be at the West Covina @lacountylibrary today. Stay tuned for a new date and location for August!

🚨TOMORROW🚨 Our record clearing team will be at the West Covina @lacountylibrary from 3-7pm! Have questions? Stop by!

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🚨TOMORROW🚨 Our record clearing team will be at the West Covina @lacountylibrary from 3-7pm! Have questions? Stop by!
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