Hillsborough County Public Defender's Office

Advocating justice in Hillsborough County. Committed to legal excellence, respect, and community upliftment. ⚖️ Julianne M. Holt, Public Defender.

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Curious to know more about the Public Defender? Catch a glimpse into the life and motivations of Julie Holt ✨🔮

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Join the Veterans Outreach Court
to resolve legal issues like fines, fees, and warrants.
Register by October 25th. Visit https://t.co/2QYFi5NYaa to sign up
and take control of your future! 🇺🇸 #VeteransSupport
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We believe every student should have access to resources that will help them achieve educational success. ✨ By collaborating with @hcpaflorida , @hillsboroughclerk, and @HillsboroughSOE , we donated 913 lbs. of school supplies to the Hillsborough Education Foundation 🍎

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Happy National Intern Day! ✨ We appreciate our interns' eagerness to learn and their support.

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Congratulations to the inspiring graduates of Veterans Treatment Court ✨🎉 We appreciate the passion and commitment from our VTC team and partners. Special thanks to Judge Scionti and Colonel DJ Reyes for their continued impact and support.

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East Tampa Brain Booster Camp visited us yesterday to meet our team and learn about our office. Thank you to Safe and Sound, Hillsborough County Bailiffs, the State Attorney’s Office, and our amazing team for joining us and showcasing your impact within the justice system!

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We believe in making sure our clients fully understand their cases and feel supported every step of the way.✨ #PD13 #PublicDefenders

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Last week, Public Defender Ms. Holt and Alexis Deveaux, Associate at Gunster, presented an insightful overview of Direct and Cross-Examination to new lawyers, summer interns, and law students at the Young Lawyers Division Trial Summer Seminar. ⚖️�

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The Law Offices of Julianne Holt will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, and Friday, July 5th, in observance of Independence Day. Have a safe weekend!

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Last Friday, our office hosted the Hillsborough County Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers' CLE presentation. This event provided a primer on civil rights for defense attorneys representing clients affected by police misconduct 🚨⚖️

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Supporting Our Future Leaders ✏️📚
From June to September, we are collecting school supplies to support local students and teachers. Join us in making a difference! Drop off your supplies at our office today.

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Happy Juneteenth! ✨ Today, we reflect on the significance of "Freedom Day" and celebrate the contributions of the Black community to our country.

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Under the leadership of Public Defender Ms. Holt & COO Rocky Brancato, we’ve worked hard to secure grant funding vital to our mission. We’re happy to announce we received the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)! Special thanks to Daniel & Lauren for their work! ⚖️✨

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Spotlighting our Assistant Public Defender, Shimeki! We thank Shimeki, along with the other brave men and women who serve and sacrifice for our country! 🇺🇸 ✨
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With youth gun offenses on the rise, our office is advocating for preventive measures to keep our youth and community safe! 🚸 Public Defender Ms. Holt joined Freddy Barton @SafeSoundHills to showcase "Blink" to create a community discussion. 🎥👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

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Celebrating a "new era of healthcare!" 🦋 Congratulations to our community partner, Gracepoint Wellness, on establishing the first Behavioral Health Hospital for women in Florida ♀️ We are proud to be a part of such an innovative and people-focused community!

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This morning, the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners hosted the 3rd annual flag-raising event in honor of Juneteenth. Did you know that this federal holiday signifies the end of slavery in the U.S.? ⛓️‍💥 Our office recognizes Juneteenth and its significance! ❤️