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Celebrating 110 Years of Advocacy

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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Know Your Rights: Voting

Understanding your voting rights as a justice-involved individual empowers you to participate in democracy and ensures your voice is heard and respected.
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Student Program

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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Careers

Join our multidisciplinary team of advocates in the finest criminal defense firm in the nation, including investigators, paralegals, and social workers, to help provide a comprehensive and client-centered strategy.
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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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LACPDO Receives Gold Eagle Award

LACPDO’s groundbreaking Neurocognitive Disorders Team was honored with the prestigious Gold Eagle Award at the 37th Annual County Quality and Productivity Awards
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Latest News

LA County Rapid Diversion Program Shows Remarkable Success in Helping Individuals with Behavioral Health Challenges, New RAND Report Reveals
Los Angeles County Public Defender Ricardo D. García has announced that the RAND Corporation will conduct a study of attorney workloads within the Public Defender's office
The LA County Public Defender’s Office is actively communicating with the LA Superior Court to ensure the protection of our clients’ rights. While the attack, which began in the early morning hours of Friday,

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