http://www.philadefender.org

Defender Association of Philadelphia

About Defender Association of Philadelphia

The Defender Association of Philadelphia is a non-profit law firm serving the clients in the city of Philadelphia. The Defender Association is a dynamic team that includes social workers, paralegals, mitigation specialists, investigators, and administrative professionals who play critical roles serving our clients and communities. Complementing our trial practice, the Defender Association focuses on meeting the needs of clients pre-trial and following incarceration. As we are driven by outcomes, we focus on getting people out of the criminal justice system in the early stages to avoid an arduous process that can be detrimental to clients, families, and communities.

Our office represents 70% of people charged with crimes in Philadelphia. We are comprised of various practice units wherein we provide representation beginning at the preliminary arraignment through the appellate process. We employ a client centered representation model which includes providing clients with zealous advocacy in the courtroom and partnering with our community through Participatory Defense, expungement clinics and other community based events.

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Early Bail Review Intern

May 2019 - August 2019 Philadelphia, PA
“I liked the opportunity of freedom when it came to doing my work and going to prison with hands-on activities”
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