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Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office Honored with 2025 Partners for Justice Legacy Award
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June is #PrideMonth ! Everyone deserves fairness, respect, and compassion. Our office remains deeply committed to breaking down barriers and uplifting LGBTQ+ individuals within the criminal legal system and beyond.
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Join the Nation’s first and finest indigent criminal defense agency as a Deputy Public Defender! We are looking for attorneys who are admitted with the California Bar Association to practice law in all courts in California to join our team of Public Defenders.
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Congratulations deputy public defender Marta Eggers on being named Defender of the Year by @californiapublicdefenders! Marta was selected in recognition of her skill, dedication, and passionate trial advocacy. Beyond courtroom victories, Marta embodies client-centered, holistic advocacy by supporting her clients and their families as they navigate complex legal and personal challenges. Her compassion and commitment reflect the highest ideals of holistic public defense.
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