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As Prop 36 cases continue to rise, we are seeing more and more signs that it is causing more harm than good - especially for communities of color. Public Defender Ricardo Garcia continues to speak out about the negative impacts of Prop 36 in Los Angeles County in a conversation with @theblackvoicenews Link to the full article in bio.
Join the Nation’s oldest, largest, 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.
Join the Nation’s oldest, largest, and finest indigent criminal defense agency as a Psychiatric Social Worker! We are looking for social workers who have valid and active licenses (ACSW or LCSW) to join our team of Public Defenders.
Our Office has been honored with two Achievement Awards from National Association of Counties (NACo), recognizing outstanding innovation in local government. The two award-winning initiatives—Community Outreach Court: Homeless Mobile Unit and Art & Social Justice: Community Engagement and Employee Wellness Through Social Justice Civic Art—highlight our office’s dedication to expanding access to justice and advancing equity through holistic and human-centered approaches.
We’ve partnered up with @comptoncityhall for a community Expungement Fair—supporting fresh starts and second chances. The event is designed to help individuals reclaim their future through the freedom of access to new opportunities. Free expungement services available. Call 310-603-7271 to make an appointment.
LA County has the highest filing rates of Prop 36 related charges in the state. We know Prop 36 isn’t serving its intended purpose - and it isn’t being applied evenly across the County. @rdg_lapubdef joins Hunter once again on @publicdefenselesspodcast to discuss the backslide of criminal justice reform in LA County, including the return of the death penalty.
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Honoring the promise of liberty this Fourth of July—because justice should be as accessible as freedom. Our offices will be closed Friday, July 4th and will be resuming regular business hours Monday, July 7th.
Today, our office honors Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, as a celebration of liberation, hope, and the fight for equality. Let’s continue to uplift the legacy of resilience of Black communities as we pursue a future rooted in equality and justice. In observance of this holiday, our offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19th. We will resume with regular business hours on Friday, June 20th.
