O'Nealis right, with looming cuts in state funding, public defense resourcing is threatened across California. Cutting our funding will place already system impacted people in even further dismay!
#fundpublicdefense
@lapubdef
Congratulations Alexander, Paul and Carlos! Graciela Martinez (
@GMCINLA
), Assistant Public Defender over our immigration unit was featured in the video linked below. Be sure to check it out!
Congratulations to 9th graders Alexander Nguyen, Paul Tsao, & Carlos Casillas from Long Beach Polytechnic High School in California who won 3rd Prize in StudentCam 2024 for their documentary, "Immigration Situation."
Watch it here:
We are dedicated to helping clients acquire tools to successfully navigate their mental health challenges, help educate justice-involved stakeholders & break the stigma of mental illnesses. Addressing mental health in criminal defense cases is essential to facilitating justice.
CARE Court is a collaborative effort between the Superior Court of LA County, the LA County Department of Mental Health and the LA County Office of the Public Defender, to provide individuals experiencing severe mental health disorders the support and services they need to live
What a fantastic experience presenting on our Community Outreach Court to a room full of Public Defender changemakers. I hope this Spark inspired, educated, and stirred creative thinking and conversation.
@the_napd
#changemakers
@lapubdef
#SaltLakeCity
We are committed to providing support and representation to those who have been arrested or may face legal proceedings for exercising their free speech rights.
Protecting students & protecting their 1st Amendment rights aren’t mutually exclusive.
The LA County BOS passed my motion affirming
@lapubdef
&
@LAC4Immigrants
’s commitment to provide services to those arrested on college campuses in LA while exercising their free speech rights.
May is Jewish American Heritage Month and we’re embracing the rich heritage and vibrant tapestry of Jewish American culture. Join us in honoring the history, diversity, and contributions of Jewish Americans to society!
This AAPI Heritage Month, let's celebrate and honor the voices of our AAPI community. Together, let's uplift the diverse tapestry that enriches our county and beyond.
Amongst carnival rides, cotton candy, and amazing home improvement gadgets, our Mobile Help Squad sets up shop to bring
@lapubdef
to LA County Fair goers. I am so proud of the work our teams do across the county.
It’s LA County Day at the
@lacountyfair
today! Stop by our booth to say hello and stick around to watch our Mobile Help Squad van in this year’s parade!
There's so much to enjoy at the
@lacountyfair
! Don’t miss new attractions, the thrills of the carnival, concerts and, of course, lots and lots of food.
Tickets and more info:
Thank you, Ambassador
@carlos_glezgtez
, for the warm reception at your home to celebrate
#cincodemayo
. The music, art, and, of course, the food swept me away to Mexico if only for a moment. I look forward to our collaboration.
@lapubdef
#KNOWYOURRIGHTS
! 📢 Yesterday, the CA Supreme Court ruled that officers CANNOT detain you on the street just because you avoided contact with them. Avoidant behavior alone DOES NOT constitute reasonable suspicion of a crime.
We are ready to represent anyone arrested in the outrageous police raids at
#USC
and
#UCLA
. Know that:
1. You have the right to an attorney and our public defenders are ready to represent you at no cost.