Junior Defender Program
Our Junior Defender program shows Philadelphia students how to navigate through the criminal justice system.
Defender Statement on Conditions at JJSC
The Defender Association shares concerns about the unsafe conditions in the Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center (JJSC).
October 22: La Fiesta De La Oportunidad
Free consultation with public defenders to help clean up your record. Celebrate the accomplishment with Latino Music, Food, & Art.
Next Shop Talk: September 30 @ Philadelphia Hair Company
The Shop Talk “Pardon Us” series concludes on September 30 at the Philadelphia Hair Company.
Next Shop Talk: September 24 @ Wrights Barber Shop
Come to Wright’s for info on the Marijuana Pardon Project, expungements and more!
September 3: Community Health & Wellness Event
The Defender will be providing expungements at a FREE community event at Malcolm X Park on September 3
Defender Association Selected for the Catalyst Grant Program
The Police Accountability Unit will use the grant funding for a data dashboard that will document racial disparities in Philly vehicle stops.
August 13: Expungement Event
On Saturday, August 13, we’re teaming up with the Elevation Project for a
“Celebration of Second Chances!”
View PhillyDefenders.org in Spanish!
Important information and resources can now be viewed in Spanish at PhillyDefenders.org!
Expungement Event: July 31
The Defender is partnering with Cannabis Noir to provide FREE expungements and information as part of the “Summer of Social Justice”