LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 03/10/2026A wrongful conviction is a failure with consequences that can't be undone. Behind every wrongful conviction is a person, a family, and a life forever impacted. (🧵1/2) 100
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 02/10/2026October is Filipino American History Month! We’re celebrating the rich heritage, culture, and contributions of Filipino Americans who have helped shape the vibrant and diverse communities of Los Angeles County. 000
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 01/10/2026October 2026, our office will be providing record clearing services at various locations around LA County! For more information click the link in our bio🔗 000
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Join us at the Community Resource Fair and grand opening of @lasuperiorcourt Criminal Justice Center in Avalon on October 2, 2026 from 11AM-4PM (🧵1/2) 100
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 18/09/2026During Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from September 15 to October 15, we celebrate the rich cultures, lasting contributions, and resilience of Los Angeles’ Hispanic communities—and the many ways they strengthen our County. 000
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 17/09/2026📣Young people: your voice matters! The LA Youth: Know Your Rights campaign gives you the tools to understand your civic rights, take action, talk to trusted adults, and protect your mental well-being. 🔗 Explore the campaign + access resources: dyd.lacounty.gov/KYR 000
Reposted by LA County Public Defenders OfficeLos Angeles County Board of Supervisors @lacountybos.bsky.social · 16/09/2026BEFORE YOU SPEAK: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS. 📢 The @lapubdef.bsky.social wants to hear from you. Take this short survey to help shape future "Know Your Rights" education resources for LA County residents. Learn your rights, protect your future: survey.alchemer.com/s3/8903681/a645c8f6bc1f 🧵 101
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Today is National IT Professionals Day, and we want to take a moment to recognize the essential role our IT Division plays in serving our clients. (🧵1/2) 100
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Today, @RANDCorporation published their findings for the independent workload study designed specifically to assess the work and capacity required within our Office. (🧵1/2) 100
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 10/09/2026We are recapping our August Defender Digest edition by highlighting the work that keeps our communities informed, supported, and connected. (🧵1/3) 100
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Happy Labor Day! In observance of this holiday, our office hours and services will be impacted. We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday September 8, 2026. 000
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 03/09/2026September 2026, our office will be providing record clearing services at various locations around LA County! For more information click the link in our bio 🔗 000
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Join us for an upcoming blood drive in partnership with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles—an opportunity to give back and support lifesaving care for patients across Los Angeles County. (🧵1/2) 100
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Knowledge is power. ⚖️ The Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office is working to ensure everyone in LA County understands their constitutional rights in the criminal legal system by expanding our public education resources. But first, we want to hear from you! 🗣️ 100
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Join us Friday, August 28, as Los Angeles County Public Defender Ricardo D. García delivers the keynote at Voices of Change: Community Town Hall—a conversation on reentry, housing and community-based public safety. 🔗 Register at TinyURL.com/VoicesOfChange… 000
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Defending rights. Protecting due process. Centering people and community. That’s kinda chic. 😎 100
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 17/08/2026What’s happening across the Public Defender’s Office? Recapping July’s second edition of Defender Digest, we brought together highlights from across LA County—from the people behind the work to the programs, resources, and community efforts making an impact. (🧵1/2) 100
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 10/08/2026We were excited to welcome 40 law students and Professor José Cervantes Kirt from Xochicalco University in Tijuana, Mexico, to the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center. (🧵1/3) 100
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 06/08/2026LA County renters, homeowners, seniors, families and fire survivors can access free homeless prevention programs and services including rental assistance, mortgage relief, utility assistance, legal aid and housing navigation. Find help and get connected at lacounty.gov/prevention 000
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 06/08/2026A big thank you to our incredible interns and law clerks for your hard work, dedication, and fresh perspectives these past few months. Thank you for standing with us in the mission of public defense and advocating for our clients and community. (🧵1/2) 100
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 03/08/2026August 2026, our office will be providing record clearing services at various locations around LA County! For more information click the link in our bio 🔗 000
Reposted by LA County Public Defenders OfficeLos Angeles County Board of Supervisors @lacountybos.bsky.social · 31/07/2026#LACounty is under an extreme heat warning from today, July 31 through Sunday, August 2. Beat the heat & find a cooling center near you or other resources by visiting ready.lacounty.gov/heat. 001
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Our office, in partnership with the @comptoncityhall and @sharifemma, hosted the Freedom Through Expungement Resource Fair at the Dollarhide Community Center on July 17th, 2026. (🧵1/2) 100
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Join the Nation’s first, largest, and finest indigent criminal defense agency as a Psychiatric Social Worker! We are looking for social workers who have a valid and active license (LCSW) to join our team of Public Defenders. 000
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Knowledge is power—and every young person deserves to know their rights. (🧵1/3) 100
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 23/07/2026A great visit to Cleveland Elementary for Chief of Staff John Mathews, who spoke with students about leadership, public service, and working in the legal field! 000
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Standing alongside civil rights advocates and community members, Los Angeles County Public Defender Ricardo D. García called for universal clemency for California’s death row population, emphasizing the need to address the systemic inequities that have shaped capital punishment. (🧵1/2) 100
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Chief of Staff John Mathews recently joined the UCLA Law Fellows outreach program to speak with aspiring legal professionals about careers in public defense! 000
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Irreversible punishment has no place in an imperfect system. Universal clemency is a necessary step toward ending a punishment that is costly, inequitable, and vulnerable to irreversible mistakes. (🧵1/4) 100
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 14/07/2026The inaugural edition of Defender Digest has arrived! 100
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Libertad a través de la Eliminacion de Antecedentes Penales es un evento comunitario gratuito en la Ciudad de Compton diseñado para ayudar a las personas a borrar antecedentes penales elegibles y eliminar barreras para el empleo, la vivienda, la educación y otras oportunidades. 100
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Freedom Through Expungement is a free community event in the City of Compton designed to help individuals clear eligible criminal records and remove barriers to employment, housing, education, and other opportunities. 100
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Wrongful convictions, racial bias, and systemic failures have led to irreversible injustices. When the punishment is permanent, even one mistake is too many. (🧵1/2) 110
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 08/07/2026In partnership with USC’s School of Social Work, we welcomed a delegation of social workers from Taiwan to learn about the vital role social workers play in public defense. (🧵1/2) 100
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 06/07/2026The California Department of Justice is still processing previously unreported arrest disposition reports due to an error in the Superior Court’s previous case management systems. (🧵1/4) 100
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Happy Independence Day! In honor of the holiday, our offices will be closed Friday, July 3, 2026, and will reopen Monday, July 6, 2026. 000
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 02/07/2026In honor of Disability Pride Month, we recognize and uplift the voices and experiences of people with disabilities. As public defenders, we remain committed to ensuring dignity, accessibility, and equal justice for all communities we serve. 021
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 01/07/2026July 2026, our office will be providing record clearing services at various locations around LA County! For more information click the link in our bio 🔗 000
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Los Angeles Public Defender Ricardo D. Garcia joined civil rights advocates, faith leaders, and community organizations at the California State Capitol to call for universal clemency for everyone on California's death row. (🧵1/3) 100
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 28/06/2026From middle school classrooms to law school career fairs, our Recruitment Team spent the 2025–2026 school year inspiring the next generation of public defenders. (🧵1/4) 100
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 27/06/2026PD’s celebrated Juneteenth last weekend at the Willowbrook Library for the BPDA Juneteenth Scholarship Reception! We were thrilled to award scholarships to outstanding high school and law students who embody leadership, service, and a deep commitment to their communities. 000
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Our records clearing unit participated in Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell’s 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration & Resource Fair. We were on-site providing essential expungement services, helping community members remove barriers to employment, housing, and upward mobility. What an incredible day! 000
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 25/06/2026👀 Something new is on the horizon. The stories you don’t always see. The people behind the work. The impact beyond the courtroom. 📬 Defender Digest is almost here. Launching June 30. Stay tuned and subscribe at the link in our bio 🔗 000
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 25/06/2026California has paused executions, but the death penalty remains law. Many people are surprised to learn that Los Angeles County has historically been one of the largest contributors to California’s death row population. (🧵1/3) 100
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 19/06/2026Happy Juneteenth! We are honoring Freedom Day by reflecting on the legacy of resilience and hope in Black communities across Los Angeles County. Our offices will be closed on Friday, June 19th in observance of the holiday. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, June 22nd. 000
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 18/06/2026It's been 50 years since the return of capital punishment in the U.S. That is 50 years too long for a broken system. Recent efforts to revive the use of capital punishment are a stark reminder that the fight to save lives is more urgent than ever. (🧵1/2) 100
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 17/06/2026PRIDE 2026 celebrations were in full effect last weekend! Public Defenders showed up, spread the love and the Know Your Rights knowledge aboard the annual PD PRIDE bus. (🧵1/2) 120
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 11/06/2026⚽ Fútbol is here! Stay informed with LA County’s Fútbol Viewing & Resource Guide. Find all the information you need - all in one place. 000
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 10/06/2026June 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. 000
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Join 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. 000
