LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 2hYour voice matters! 📢 Crucial input is being gathered from residents across Los Angeles County for the upcoming "Know Your Rights" campaign. Please take 5 minutes to complete the survey. (🧵1/2) 100 0
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 15/10/2026September 2026 Defender Digest's recap highlights the people, programs, and resources making a difference across LA County. (🧵1/3) 100 0
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 15/10/2026At @lapubdef, our mission is to defend your liberties and protect your rights. ⚖️ But advocacy starts with education. Help us understand what you need to know about the criminal legal system by taking this short community survey at the link in our bio! 000 0
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Several women from the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office attended the Los Angeles County Women’s Conference, joining County and community colleagues for this meaningful event designed to inspire innovation, lifelong learning, and community engagement. 000 0
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Throughout the month of October, we are honoring Hindu American Heritage Month! This month offers an opportunity to learn about the traditions, history, and experiences that have shaped generations of Hindu Americans and enriched communities across Los Angeles County. 000 0
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 06/10/2026How well do you actually know your constitutional rights? 🛑 Myths and misunderstandings about the criminal legal system are common, and not knowing your rights can have lasting consequences. The Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office wants to hear from you! (🧵1/3) 100 0
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 0
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 0
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 0
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 0
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 0
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 0
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 0
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Commissioned in 2024, the study provides a data-informed assessment of LA Public Defender workload, looking beyond case counts to examine the time and complexity involved in moving cases from filing through resolution. Read the full report through the link in our bio (🧵2/2) 010 0
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 0
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 0
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 0
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 0
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 0
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 0
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 0
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Defending rights. Protecting due process. Centering people and community. That’s kinda chic. 😎 100 0
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 0
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 0
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 0
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 0
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 0
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 0
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 0
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 0
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 0
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 0
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 0
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 0
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 14/07/2026The inaugural edition of Defender Digest has arrived! 100 0
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 0
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 0
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 0
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 0
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 0
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 0
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 0
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 0
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 0
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 28/06/2026By introducing students to careers in public service and public defense, we're helping build a diverse, talented, and service-driven workforce dedicated to protecting the rights of Los Angeles County residents. (🧵4/4) 010 0
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 28/06/2026They also coordinated 15 attorney shadowing opportunities, giving aspiring legal professionals a firsthand look at public defense in action. (🧵3/4) 100 0
LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 28/06/2026This year, the team connected with hundreds of students through career days, mentorship programs, classroom presentations, networking events, office visits, and information sessions across LA and beyond. (🧵2/4) 100 0
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 0
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 0
