Office of the Public Defender

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555 7th St

San Francisco, CA 94103

+1 (415) 553-1671

http://www.sfpublicdefender.org

The Office of the Public Defender in San Francisco, CA, has been dedicated to providing legal representation for individuals charged with crimes who are unable to afford an attorney for nearly a century. Led by Public Defender Manohar Raju, the office serves over 25,000 indigent clients annually, ensuring competent and effective defense.

With a strong leadership team, including Chief Attorney Matt Gonzalez and Assistant Chief Attorneys overseeing different aspects of legal operations, the office offers services such as locating individuals in custody, finding court cases, connecting with attorneys, and supporting youth advocacy through its Juvenile Unit.

The office is actively engaged in criminal justice reform, policy issues, and community outreach, offering diverse opportunities for professionals and law students interested in criminal defense practice. Through their work and initiatives like the Clean Slate program, the Public Defender’s Office continues to uphold integrity and advocate for justice.

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4.59 reviews

David N.

2/26/2019

My dear friend, Jeff Adachi, San Francisco's elected Public Defender, passed away this weekend. He was 59 old. Jeff was a true champion of those who could not afford legal counsel and to those...

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Nancy S.

1/29/2025

the public defender office are inept beginIng attorneys who do not care about the outcome of their case. some times there is a connection with the d.a.s office. in my case i gave them exculpatory...

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Phi Phi V.

2/12/2014

A private lawyer cannot come close to what mrs. Tong have done for me the best greatest public defender in the world!! She fight for you and she fight with her heart!! Thank you. mr Dunlap !...

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Kevin H.

1/3/2008

If you cannot afford an attorney a San Francisco Public Defender will be provided for you. Even if you CAN afford an attorney, you can spend a LOT MORE than you would on a Public Defender, but...

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Richard B.

6/14/2018

I know all the attorneys get the praise here, but I want to acknowledge the unsung heroes of the front desk staff, namely Jonathan and Leo. Their ever inviting smiles and warm greetings always...

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The San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project is an innovative organization dedicated to promoting public safety and reducing unnecessary pretrial incarceration. By offering structured support, life skills training, and access to critical resources like behavioral health services and housing, they help clients navigate the challenges of the justice system and work towards stable lives. With a focus on improving court appearance rates and preventing future arrests, the organization collaborates with local community-based partners to provide tailored solutions for each client. Their efforts have positively impacted thousands of lives, emphasizing fairness and accountability within the pretrial system. Generated from the website

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San Francisco Public Defender's Office

Established in 1921, The San Francisco Public Defender s Office provides legal representation to more than 25,000 people charged with crimes annually. The office offers a variety of defense services and programs to provide criminal justice. It administers the Children of Incarcerated Parents, which helps to promote healthy relationships between children and their incarcerated parents by providing emergency housing, urgent child care, family court hearing and counseling services. The San Francisco Public Defender s Office has received the Dorsey Award from the American Bar Association. It operates felony, misdemeanor, mental health and specialty court units. The office also operates a juvenile division that provides support to youthful clients to help them avoid entering the adult criminal justice system. The San Francisco Public Defender s Office is a part of the city and county of San Francisco in California.

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