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Before You Speak: Know Your Rights. Learn your rights, protect your future. Take the 5-minute survey in English, Spanish, Korean, Farsi, Tagalog, Arabic, Vietnamese, Armenian or Simplified Chinese.

LEARN YOUR RIGHTS, PROTECT YOUR FUTURE.

Know your rights. Know your options. Know your power. The Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office is committed to providing Los Angeles County residents with the information and resources they need to better navigate the criminal legal system. Knowledge is your most effective resource – protect yourself and your community by staying informed.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Whether you are a student, a parent, or a community advocate, your perspective is vital. We are reaching out to all residents – including our youth and most vulnerable neighbors – to help shape the future of legal education in LA County.

Your input helps us build better, more accessible resources. You can help shape what comes next. Take the survey and help us identify what information our community needs.

Why Participate?

  • It’s Fast: The survey takes only 5 minutes to complete.
  • It’s Private: Your responses are completely anonymous; we do not collect personal identifying details.
  • It’s Accessible: The survey is available in multiple languages, including Arabic, Armenian, English, Farsi, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.

At the heart of our mission is a steadfast commitment to empowering individuals with the knowledge they need to navigate the criminal legal system. At the LA County Public Defender’s Office, we believe that everyone deserves to understand their rights and be equipped with the information necessary to protect them.