Orleans Public Defenders

We fight for our clients by providing excellent client-centered representation, reforming the system and partnering with the community.

[Orleans Public Defenders @OrleansDefender]

March 28 @bjslounge New Orleans: music + meaning. Concert for Indigent Defense highlights your right to counsel. Doors 8, show 9.

[Orleans Public Defenders @OrleansDefender]

OPD is on BlueSky! Come find us. https://t.co/fHOqL3BXyp

[Orleans Public Defenders @OrleansDefender]

New Orleans, we love you.

[Orleans Public Defenders @OrleansDefender]

Our statement on the recent @WWLTV story about former ADA's use of racial epithets and hate speech.

[Orleans Public Defenders @OrleansDefender]

We’re thrilled to join @tcanola @ZuluKrewe and the Office of Criminal Justice tonight for this important discussion and strategy session about legislative changes, reform efforts, and how we envision a healthy, safe, and just New Orleans.

Come be a part of the discussion.

[Orleans Public Defenders @OrleansDefender]

In anticipation of Hurricane Francine, OPD offices are closed. Please stay tuned to https://t.co/7zQmrdnfXB for emergency and storm updates, as well as https://t.co/YYodsvwLM3 for further direction as to court proceedings.

Stay safe and dry New Orleans and south Louisiana.

[Orleans Public Defenders @OrleansDefender]

For the record, there has always been a two-tiered system of justice. Those with money and those without.

[Orleans Public Defenders @OrleansDefender]

We're honored to be a part of this important discussion today on Gideon Day.

There's still time to register and join us at NOON.
https://t.co/6yOzPxgoCv

[National Legal Aid & Defender Association @NLADA]

Tomorrow: Join leading public defenders for a discussion on the state of public defense during a crime-focused election year. Moderator: @EqualityAlec; Panelists include @ManoRajuPD, @BrendonWoodsPD, @RobertJonesnola, @K_Nicole_Hudson & @german_stan; Reg: https://t.co/DKOsRi1bCq

[Black Public Defender Association (BPDA) @BPDA_justice]

There's only 3 days left to apply — don't miss this opportunity to work at @OrleansDefender! OPD's Summer Law 2024 Clerkship is an intensive 10-week, hands-on program that starts on June 4. Law clerks assist attorneys in all aspects of criminal litigation.
https://t.co/KkS2n9jRCi

[Orleans Public Defenders @OrleansDefender]

Our statement on the passing of SB8 and its potential to radically alter the public defender system in Louisiana.

[Orleans Public Defenders @OrleansDefender]

URGENT ACTION NEEDED: Tell #lalege to vote NO on SB 8! Dissolution of independent oversight is the exact opposite of fair and impartial representation. The bill is being heard on the Senate floor TODAY. #NOSB8

[Meghan "Meg" Garvey @MegMGarvey]

ACT NOW: Public defense is severely underfunded but rather than dedicate $$$, SB 8 will dissolve the board that oversees the system & install a single governor appointee - the same state prosecuting people. A FOX GUARDING THE HENHOUSE.
Tell #lalege to vote NO on SB 8.

[Orleans Public Defenders @OrleansDefender]

Due to inclement weather and freezing conditions, OPD and Orleans Parish courts will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday Jan 16.

Stay tuned to https://t.co/7zQmrdnfXB for city updates and https://t.co/YYodsvwLM3 for court updates.

[Orleans Public Defenders @OrleansDefender]

Due to forecasted severe weather, OPD offices will close at noon today. Criminal District Court also announced closure at 11am.
Stay safe New Orleans.

[Alec Karakatsanis @equalityAlec]

THREAD. If you want to do some volunteering or if you're retired, a great thing to do is watch court. Join your local courtwatch program, or organize together with your community to start one. It will blow your mind, make you new friends, and make the right kind of enemies.

[Orleans Public Defenders @OrleansDefender]

Today is #GivingTuesday! Your donation goes directly to our Client Welfare Fund, supporting our most vulnerable clients, so they can navigate the legal system from a place of safety and dignity.

Will you help us meet our $10,000 goal?
https://t.co/ceixh8r9Vb

[Orleans Public Defenders @OrleansDefender]

Our condolences go out following the passing of Louisiana Public Defender Board member Lyn Lawrence. Our thoughts are with his family during these difficult times.

[Orleans Public Defenders @OrleansDefender]

Orleans Parish - don't miss this opportunity to expunge marijuana convictions. First come, first served - Sat. Oct. 28.

[JACLouisiana @JacLouisiana]

Get help at the "First Offense Simple Possession of Marijuana" expungement clinic. This clinic's focus is Orleans Parish charges. Attendees must bring their expungement packet OR case management and court minutes.

@LAProgressAct @NOWCRJ @HelenaMorenoLA @DeeBoydBroker

[Orleans Public Defenders @OrleansDefender]

Congrats to former OPD attorney and career public defender Leon Roche on his election to Criminal District Court!

The more public defenders as jurists, the equitable and just the court systems across the country will be.
#MorePublicDefendersOnTheBench
https://t.co/xA29Aqrnce

[Orleans Public Defenders @OrleansDefender]

Huge congrats to Prof Armstrong! Her work is so important and her support of ours is immeasurable.