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Orleans Public Defenders
(OPD)
About Orleans Public Defenders
MISSION: OPD’s mission is to fight for our clients by providing excellent client-centered representation, reforming the system and partnering with the community.
Each year, thousands of men, women, and children come in contact with the criminal legal system in New Orleans. Not able to afford an attorney, 85-90% are appointed a public defender.
We represent nearly 20,000 people each year utilizing a client-centered, community-oriented defense model that puts the client first and takes a 360 degree approach to our advocacy and representation. We recognize our clients are unique individuals and work to address their needs both in the court and out.
Our diverse staff includes adult and juvenile attorneys; social workers; client, youth and parent advocates; investigators and administrators all working together for equal justice for our clients, their families, our community and a better New Orleans.
In short, we protect innocence, defend the constitution, demand justice, and hold power accountable.