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Last week, I hit 9 years as a public defender. Hell yeah, baby, stay punk. #publicdefender #crime #law #work #lawyer #job #hashtag #nine #publicdefense #employed

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Rep @jasminecrockett29.bsky.social #TX30 is a former #PublicDefender & #CivilRightsAttorney,
in #Congress/2023/ brings a #UniquePerspective as a #DefenseAttorney, having represented over 5,000 individuals and #protesters in Texas, often working #ProBono🆓️⚖️. Served in #Texas #HouseOfRepresentatives.

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Peoria County public defender reports steady caseloads, rise in detention hearings Kevin Lowe, the county public defender, told the committee the office handled roughly 85% of active cases in the third quarter of 2025, reported increases in detention hearings (802 in Courtroom 321 in 2025, up from 702), and provided a staffing snapshot showing eight full-time attorneys and 11 contractors.

Peoria County's public defender reveals a staggering 85% caseload management and a concerning rise in detention hearings—what does this mean for the community?

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#PeoriaCounty #IL #CriminalJustice #PublicDefender #DetentionHearings #CitizenPortal

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#BookReview: The Price Of Mercy by @galvinalmanza.bsky.social (via @crownpublishing.bsky.social ). Leftist Language Will Annoy Some Readers. Read This Anyway.

#amreading #nonfiction #publicpolicy #justice #crime #criminology #publicdefender #constitution #prisonreform #penology #BookSky 📚💙⚡

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As a result, #NickReiner, 32, did not enter a plea Wednesday. He had been represented by Alan Jackson, a well-known lawyer whose clients have included Harvey Weinstein & Kevin Spacey so, not great guys]. Judge Theresa McGonigle rescheduled Reiner’s arraignment for Feb 23 & assigned his case to […]

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What It’s Really Like to Be a Public Defender - Caveman Circus Most people don’t think about public defenders at all. When they do, it’s usually through a cartoon—either the incompetent burnout who doesn’t care, or the slick TV lawyer who wins on a dramatic speec...

What It’s Really Like to Be a #PublicDefender

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Delta County approves MIDC memorandum with Iron County to cover indigent-defense lead duties Facing a resignation of its lead MIDC attorney and a shortage of local attorneys, Delta County voted to amend its MIDC grant arrangement and contract with Iron County's public defender to provide lead-attorney coverage; the amendment must be approved by MIDC.

Delta County is taking decisive action to ensure continuity in legal representation by partnering with Iron County's public defender after facing an attorney shortage.

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#DeltaCounty #MI #DeltaCountyIndigentDefense #AccessToJustice #PublicDefender #LegalReform #CitizenPortal

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After contentious public comment, Spokane County adopts amended public‑defender case‑weighting draft 3–2 Following extensive testimony from public defenders and residents, the Spokane County Board of Commissioners voted 3–2 to adopt a motion to amend the draft public‑defender standards, setting preliminary case weights based on the Washington state average and providing for a phased case‑waiting system tied to published policy and local data collection.

Spokane County's Board of Commissioners has sparked a heated debate by adopting a controversial new public-defender case-weighting system that could reshape legal representation in the area.

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#SpokaneCounty #WA #FiscalResponsibility #PublicDefender #CivicEngagement

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The WalMart of public defense: How justice goes to the lowest bidder in rural California The Ciummo firm has become the face of the privatization of California’s public defense. Even their courtroom adversaries wish they’d put up more of a fight.

"While defendants asked them to contest the prosecution’s evidence, to interview witnesses, to do anything, to challenge law enforcement’s narrative, they ushered them to plea deals instead, averaging just one jury trial for every 1,500 cases". #publicdefender calmatters.org/investigatio...

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Tooele County discusses 2026 budget: internal auditor, public defenders, courthouse demolition and TRT changes County Manager Andy Welch presented remaining 2026 budget items, including recommending a public‑defender funding increase (~$100,000), restoring the internal auditor to full time, putting $500,000 in capital for partial jail demolition tied to a courthouse land sale, and new TRT grant guidance with $405,000 for museum/project capital.

County Manager Andy Welch is pushing for crucial budget changes, including a $100,000 boost for public defenders and a major courthouse demolition that could reshape Tooele County’s future.

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#UT #CulturalProjects #BudgetAllocation #PublicDefender #CitizenPortal

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I'm opening up commissions for the next #PublicDefender in Action styled comic portrait series! These are an absolute joy to make, and I want to cover all the states someday.

Sign up to commission your own on my Google Form (includes TOS and project workflow): docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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🎧 Coming Tuesday on Law 401: Beyond the Lens: Body-Worn Cameras in RI

RWU Law adjunct prof & RI public defender Collin Geiselman breaks down the gap between what body cams promise — and what they deliver.

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#RhodeIsland #PoliceReform #Transparency #PublicDefender

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Dimmit County approves public defender grant resolution; commissioners discuss DA realignment and county share of costs Commissioners approved a FY2026 public defender program resolution authorizing a grant-funded public defender office that will serve Dimmit, Maverick and Zavala counties; the grant covers roughly 84% of costs and the remaining 16% will be split among participating counties, with Dimmit County paying about 15% of that local share.

Dimmit County is taking a major step forward by establishing a grant-funded public defender office to support indigent defendants across three counties!

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#DimmitCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #LocalGovernance #CivicAccountability #PublicDefender

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Prosecutor asks for an extra deputy as county begins public-defender reimbursement pilot The prosecutor requested one additional deputy prosecutor to handle increased filings after the transfer of city misdemeanors to county court; the public-defender office said a state pilot will reimburse roughly $255,975.08 annually for four years and could offset some costs, and the committee approved adding one deputy.

Vigo County's courts are in crisis as a backlog grows, prompting a call for an additional deputy prosecutor to manage the chaos and a new pilot program offering financial relief for public defenders.

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#VigoCounty #IN #CitizenPortal #PublicDefender #CourtBacklog

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Author: Eliza Orlins Handle: elizaorlins

They promise big rewards for crime tips—but they almost never pay out. Here’s why. And Luigi’s tipster likely no #lawyer #lawyersoftiktok #lawtok #PublicDefender #luigi #luigimangione #tipline #crimestoppers #crimetips #crimetiprewards #greenscreen

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BWW will take a winter pause and return on 12/3 (swipe to see the BWW for December!). We hope you all will rest and recharge in ways that are meaningful for you. Stay well and see you in December! #publicdefender

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Sam Altman apparently subpoenaed moments into SF talk with Steve Kerr The man approached Altman just moments after he walked onstage.

#PublicDefender in San Francisco getting it done!!! Excellent work, I know the frustration of trying to serve some of these leadership types in tech. 🕵️‍♂️
www.sfgate.com/tech/article...

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Polk County accepts state grant to create public defender office, approves job description Polk County Commissioners Court accepted a Texas Indigent Defense Commission grant and approved a chief public defender job description, while discussing funding, staffing and the possibility of forming a regional office to secure ongoing state support.

Polk County is taking a bold step towards justice by establishing a public defender's office with a substantial state grant, aiming to enhance legal support and reduce jail populations.

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#PolkCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #JusticeReform #CommunitySupport #PublicDefender

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Public defender says training, technology and salary restructuring aim to meet caseload standards as hires continue Chief assistant public defender Matthew Alpern presented the office’s 2026 budget, citing statewide grant funding, a planned attorney salary restructuring to aid recruitment and investments in training and discovery technology as the office works toward caseload standards.

Albany County's public defender office is reshaping its future with a strategic budget aimed at tackling soaring caseloads and enhancing attorney training through innovative funding and technology.

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#AlbanyCounty #NY #CitizenPortal #LegalReform #PublicDefender

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Some 4,000 poor defendants need lawyers now, not some day - The Boston Globe Massachusetts criminal courts need a permanent fix that only the Legislature can make.

4,000 in Massachusetts still without public defenders. We must uphold our duty under the Constitution to provide them with lawyers. #mapoli #publicdefender www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/10/o...

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Senate Hearing Discusses $168000 Funding for Private Attorney in Public Defender Service Senator Barnes questions funding allocation for private attorney in the executive budget request.

The Guam Legislature is debating a controversial $168,000 allocation for a private attorney, raising questions about the budget's priorities for public service.

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#US #CitizenPortal #GuamLegislature #CivicAccountability #PublicDefender #BudgetAllocation

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Our top concern must be upholding Constitutional rights. I spoke with Matt Pritchard on @nbcboston.com about the bar advocates work stoppage and what’s next. #mapoli #publicdefender

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Scales of Justice Tip Unevenly in Humboldt: Grand Jury Finds Public Defender’s Office Underfunded and Overburdened A newly released Civil Grand Jury report reveals systemic inequities between Humboldt County’s Public Defender and District Attorney offices, raising serious concerns about fairness in the local…

Scales of Justice Tip Unevenly in Humboldt: Grand Jury Finds Public Defender’s Office Underfunded and Overburdened #HumboldtCounty #CivilGrandJury #PublicDefender #JusticeSystem #UnderfundedDefense

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#mapoli #publicdefender

A pay raise that falls below the rates in neighboring states … is it enough to serve a population in need?

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Mass. lawmakers announce deal to raise bar advocates' pay The deal comes two months after the work stoppage began.

The question is whether the legislative remedy is sufficient to meet the Constitutional need, I told @stephmsolis.bsky.social of @axios.com. Read more on the details of the hard fought bar advocate pay raise. #mapoli #publicdefender www.axios.com/local/boston...

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Will the legislative remedy be enough to fulfill its Constitutional duty? I spoke with @nbcboston.com’s
Matt Pritchard about the $10/hr pay raise for bar advocates this year and next. Full interview on Sunday. #mapoli #publicdefender

nbcboston.app.link/SK8u41t7qVbes

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Beacon Hill Democrats offer no timeline for resolution to bar advocate work stoppage Top Beacon Hill Democrats offered no timeline Monday for a resolution to a months-long work stoppage of private attorneys who are pushing lawmakers to raise the hourly rate they are paid to take on…

Constitutional rights must be upheld every day. #mapoli #publicdefender www.bostonherald.com/2025/07/29/b...

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100+ retired Massachusetts judges call for higher pay for striking bar advocates More than 100 retired Massachusetts judges have signed a letter calling for “fair pay” for attorneys who take on indigent criminal defendants as those lawyers continue to not work in an appeal for …

Over 100 retired state judges, all confirmed by the Governor’s Council, sign letter calling for fair pay for bar advocate public defenders. #mapoli #publicdefender www.bostonherald.com/2025/07/23/1...

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This pay dispute is turning into a public safety crisis - The Boston Globe Courts are starting to free defendants, including some accused of violent crimes, because there are no lawyers available to represent them.

As bar advocate work stoppage approaches two months, “If the state’s rate were actually competitive, you might expect to see other attorneys hungry for work rushing to fill the void. Notably, they’re not.” @bostonglobe.com editorial. #mapoli #publicdefender www.bostonglobe.com/2025/07/23/o...

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