On December 13, Chief Defender Keisha Hudson talked with WURD’s Andrea Lawful Sanders about her new role and vision for the Defender. Click below to listen WURD Radio · The Source W Andrea Lawful Sanders 12.13.21 Keisha Hudson Brooks
Keisha Hudson spent nearly 18 years as a public defender, first with the Defender Association of Philadelphia, then as a capital appellate defender with the Federal Defender.
The Defender Association today announced that Sarah Allen, currently the Chief of the Municipal Court Pre-trial unit, will be the new First Assistant Defender.
The Board of Directors of the Defender Association of Philadelphia is proud to announce the selection of Keisha Hudson as the new Chief Defender.
The Defender Association of Philadelphia has filed an amicus brief in support of the plaintiff in Scott v. PA Board of Probation and Parole.
The Defender is working with system stakeholders on a new pre-trial release plan, but immediate steps need to be taken to safely reduce the prison population in Philly.
City Council passed the “Driving Equality” bill, which aims to eliminate racial disparities in motor vehicle stops by police
Community members are invited to join the Defender, Christian Stronghold Church and Alpha CDC on Saturday, October 16th for our Criminal Record Expungement Clinic. There will be opportunities for people for virtual one-on-one discussions with Defender attorneys to discuss options for getting their criminal records expunged. More details and registration info here
On September 30, the Defender Association of Philadelphia will stand with elected representatives and community allies for a press conference in support of SB 835
From September 20th thorough September 24th, attorneys from the Defender Association of Philadelphia and private defense
