Today is #NationalPublicDefenseDay - a moment to honor the attorneys who stand on the front lines of justice, ensuring that the promise of representation is more than just words. Let us thank public defenders for their advocacy and role in upholding fairness for all. ⚖️

Happy #NationalPublicDefenseDay! Today, we honor LA County’s public defenders who work tirelessly to uphold justice and ensure that every Angeleno — regardless of income and race— las legal representation. #GideonDay

An image of Clarence Earl Gideon with a quote from the Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright that reads as follows: That government hires lawyers to prosecute and defendants who have the money hire lawyers to defend are the strongest indications of the widespread belief that lawyers in criminal courts are necessities, not luxuries. Gideon v. Wainwright, 372 U.S. 335, 344 (1963). Included is the logo for the Illinois Alliance for Reentry and Justice.

It has been sixty-two years since Gideon v. Wainwright guaranteed public defenders for all persons accused of a crime. Gideon’s promise also put an end to some of the exploitation and abuse faced by poor families and communities. #NationalPublicDefenseDay #ReimagineAndRemakeJustice