Our Mission:
To effectively and zealously represent
court-appointed clients
who are at risk of losing their life or
liberty.
Vision Statement
We strive to have a public defender’s office that:
- Is a national model
- Provides quality legal representation
- Treats clients with dignity and respect
- Is a guardian of liberty, justice, civil liberties and human rights
- Recruits and retains talented and diverse staff
- Has employees committed to life-long learning, personal and professional
growth
We strive to be engaged beyond the courtroom so we advocate for:
- Laws that foster rehabilitation
- The abolition of the “schools to prison” pipeline
- Parental assistance that does not require court involvement
- Creating a criminal and juvenile justice focused on prevention and
redemption
- Appropriate and effective education, treatment and services for troubled
children
- Constructive sentencing alternatives, and meaningful rehabilitation
opportunities that could result in fewer defendants and victims
- Effective re-integration of former offenders into our community
- Safe schools where children learn and have hope for a bright future
- Effective communication that highlights the value of rehabilitation and
crime prevention
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