This #budgetseason #phillydefenders is seeking more investment in supports and services for our children and youth clients. Check out our full written testimony to @PHLCouncil: phillydefenders.org/fy2025-budget/ #fundphillydefenders #thedefenseneverrests

NOW: Chief Defender @K_Nicole_Hudson presenting #phillydefenders budget testimony to @PHLCouncil. Watch here: phila.gov/departments/of… #thedefenseneverrests #FundPhillyDefenders

Must read: @PhillyInquirer piece on #phillydefenders ✨celebrating 90 years✨ providing FREE legal counsel to the people of #Philadelphia #Celebration #CriminalJustice #Lawyers #JusticeSystem #Community inquirer.com/news/philadelp…

TODAY: #Phillydefenders attorney Len Sosnov argues before @SupremeCtofPA in Commonwealth v. Berry. At issue: when and how a sentencing court can look at and consider a defendant’s prior arrest record. Watch here: youtube.com/live/5oeiYJNPl…

TODAY: #Phillydefenders attorney Katherine Muns argues before the @SupremeCtofPA in Commonwealth v. Saunders—whether the “plain view exception” permits officers to enter the car and seize the contraband without getting a warrant. watch here: youtube.com/live/qzzNj1FbD…

#phillydefenders Director of Prison Advocacy Tom Innes and @prisonsociety Executive Director Claire Shubik-Richards remind city leaders that #publicsafety plans must include making our jails safer for inmates and prison staff. inquirer.com/opinion/commen…

Congrats to #Phillydefenders Policy Director Kate Parker for being appointed by the @GovernorShapiro to serve on Pennsylvania's newly formed Indigent Defense Advisory Committee! @NLADA #publicdefenders #IndigentDefense #LegalAid #CriminalJustice

#phillydefenders is one of four public defender offices participating in the @BPDA_justice HBCU Community Engagement Fellowship. ALL #HBCU students are welcome to apply! Visit our website or BPDA's for details & application info phillydefenders.org/hbcu-fellows/

🌨 Friday, January 19: The Philly courts & #Phillydefenders office is closed today due to today's inclement weather. You can still reach out to us with your questions at [email protected]. Be safe! ⛄ #PhillyCourts #Friday #January19 #Weather #StaySafe #Winter

Philly’s Mask ban is not the answer! Read the @PhillyInquirer op ed by #Phillydefenders Nicole El and Kate Parker about on Philly’s new law banning ski masks in some public spaces. ow.ly/W8m650Qn1EX ———————————- @YSRPinPhilly @JuvLaw1975 @YEAHPhilly @phillyjuniordefenders

SAVE THE DATE: The #Phillydefenders 90th Anniversary Celebration Tuesday, April 4, 2024! S/o to our FIRST sponsors: •@SnyderLawyer(Platinum Sponsor) •@KRMFLaw (Gold Sponsor) #savethedate #Philly #90thanniversarygala #Phillyevents

18% of Philly’s youth suffer from homelessness. Join #phillydefenders tomorrow as we raise awareness of youth homelessness by wearing the color red. Share your pics with us on social media to help spread the word. #ecyehregion1 #redshirtday #iwillbeyourvoice

Congrats to #Phillydefenders Chief @K_Nicole_Hudson on being named one of the "150 Most Influential Philadelphians" by @phillymag! #Philly #publicdefenders @BPDA_justice @NLADA @PhilaBar

#Phillydefenders @K_Nicole_Hudson w/ @SenatorHughes and Salewa Ogunmefun (@Penn_Voice) on the @Philly_Speaks show. The topic: why voting matters when it comes to our #justicesystem. Listen to the full interview here: ow.ly/8z1850PXSsb @rnbphilly

#Phillydefenders offices are closed for #IndigenousPeoplesDay, but you can still reach out if you have questions or need assistance. To look up your case, get courtroom status info, or send a message to your public defender, visit phillydefenders.org/need-help

On October 2, #Phillydefenders Police Accountability Unit Chief Mike Mellon spoke on @PhillyCAM with Danielle Wilson about a wide range of issues related to policing and public safety in Philadelphia. #justicesystemreform Watch the full video here: vimeo.com/871569882

#Phillydefenders Chief @K_Nicole_Hudson: JoAnne A. Epps was a consistent and needed presence at every board meeting and provided invaluable input that has helped us shape our policies, priorities and values. Full statement: ow.ly/apOF50PNAex

#phillydefenders is thrilled to welcome these dedicated and talented attorneys to our fall 2023 criminal defense and child advocacy class! #publicdefenders #publicservants @NLADA @BPDA_justice

Check out this amazing FRONT PAGE @nytimes story featuring the work of #phillydefenders own Bradley Bridge! @JuvLaw1975 Full story here: ow.ly/JZFl50PzxFK #criminaljusticereform

On July 18, #Phillydefenders Chief @K_Nicole_Hudson testimony to @PHLCouncil's on the "Marshall Plan" for Kensington: ow.ly/9n4350PhzIB @CM_JimHarrity @cmmarksquilla @Mr4thDistrict @CouncilmemberJG @KendraPHL