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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 17h

Before You Speak: Know Your Rights. 🔗 Test your knowledge in this short survey at the link in our bio 🔗(🧵3/3)

LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 17h

Data is being collected from across the county to build a campaign that empowers the community with the facts. The survey is quick, easy and does not collect personally identifying information. Input will shape the content of these educational resources. (🧵2/3)

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 17h

How 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)

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Today, on International Wrongful Conviction Day, we highlight why public defense matters: protecting rights, challenging evidence, and standing beside every person facing the criminal legal system - but to do that, public defense offices need to be adequately resourced. (🧵2/2)

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

A 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)

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

October 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.

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

October 2026, our office will be providing record clearing services at various locations around LA County! For more information click the link in our bio🔗

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Our Record Clearing Unit will be offering free expungement services and helping eligible community members learn more about clearing qualifying convictions from their records. (🧵2/2)

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Join 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)

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

During 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.

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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

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Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors @lacountybos.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

BEFORE 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 🧵

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Operating behind the scenes are the dedicated information technology professionals who keep our systems running securely and our teams connected. Happy National Information Technology Professionals Day and thank you for all that you do! (🧵2/2)

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Today 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)

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Commissioned 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)

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Today, @RANDCorporation published their findings for the independent workload study designed specifically to assess the work and capacity required within our Office. (🧵1/2)

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Subscribe to Defender Digest and get future editions delivered straight to your inbox. Link in bio! (🧵3/3)

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Explore community events, resources, stories, and more—and stay connected with the latest from the Public Defender’s Office. (🧵2/3)

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

We are recapping our August Defender Digest edition by highlighting the work that keeps our communities informed, supported, and connected. (🧵1/3)

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Happy 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.

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

September 2026, our office will be providing record clearing services at various locations around LA County! For more information click the link in our bio 🔗

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The drive will take place on Thursday, Sept 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the San Fernando office (950 First St., San Fernando, CA 91340). Sign up for a time slot through the link in our bio🔗 (🧵2/2)

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Join 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)

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Knowledge 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! 🗣️

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Join 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…

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Defending rights. Protecting due process. Centering people and community. That’s kinda chic. 😎

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

You’ll find stories about our work in the community, Know Your Rights resources, free events, and more. Want to stay in the know? Subscribe to Defender Digest and have our August and future editions delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up through the link in our bio! (🧵2/2)

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

What’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)

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Thank you for joining us—we enjoyed meeting with you and wish you all the best! (🧵3/3)

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

During their visit, students heard from our trial attorneys, gang specialists, and juvenile defense attorneys about the work public defenders do every day and had the opportunity to ask questions about the legal profession. (🧵2/3)

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

We 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)

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

LA 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

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

We can't wait to see the impact you'll make in your future endeavors! (🧵2/2)

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

A 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)

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

August 2026, our office will be providing record clearing services at various locations around LA County! For more information click the link in our bio 🔗

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

This event connected eligible community members with expungement services hi and legal guidance to help clear qualifying criminal records. Attendees also received access to local organizations offering employment, education, health, housing, and other supportive services.(🧵2/2)

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Los 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.

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Our 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)

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Join 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.

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

And this is just the beginning! Stay tuned as we share more resources and information for youth and families. (🧵3/3)

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

This summer, the LA County Department of Youth Development, Public Defender’s Office, and Alternate Public Defender’s Office partnered to equip young people with essential information about their constitutional rights and pathways to civic action. (🧵2/3)

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Knowledge is power—and every young person deserves to know their rights. (🧵1/3)

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

A 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!

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Read the article and sign the petition through the link in our bio!

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

“As public defenders, we see firsthand how profoundly unjust our criminal legal system is. In California, this system is deeply stained by systemic racism, flaws that cannot be undone, when the punishment is death.” said L.A. County Public Defender Ricardo D. García. (🧵2/2)

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Standing 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)

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Chief of Staff John Mathews recently joined the UCLA Law Fellows outreach program to speak with aspiring legal professionals about careers in public defense!

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LA County Public Defenders Office @lapubdef.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Read the article and sign the petition through the link in our bio 🔗 (🧵4/4)

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