Keir Bradford-Grey on Dismissal of Charges Against Khasandra Franklin
All charges against Khasandra Franklin, who was arrested last fall after a minor traffic incident, will be dropped.
NBC 10: Race in Philly: Reforming Criminal Justice
Chief Defender Keir Bradford-Grey and the work of the Defender and its Pre-entry coalition partners are featured in this NBC-10 special about Philly’s justice system.
Probation Termination
Defender clients currently on probation can apply online for probation termination services.
Keir Bradford-Grey Remembers Thurgood Matthews
Thurgood Matthews was with the Defender for over 40 years and was the head of the Special Defense Unit. He passed away on November 20. Read more about Thurgood here. PHILADELPHIA–“It is with great sadness and extreme difficulty that I write to inform you of the passing of one of the Defender Association of…
Case & Court Status
Quick Links Look Up Your Case | Courtroom & Attorney Info | Additional Resources & Info What to Know If You Have an Open Case During the Pandemic Click here to download this flyer for information and guidance on how to navigate the system if you have an open case. Look Up Your Case If…
Keir Bradford-Grey on the Passing of Amber M. Racine
Amber Racine was more than a brilliant lawyer. She was committed to the idea that communities of color need and deserve quality legal representation.
Op-Ed: Justice system reform is impotent unless you eliminate racist practices
Chief Defender Keir-Bradford Grey shares her thoughts on the need to eliminate racist practices that plague our entire justice system. Opinion: The need to rethink what we treat as ‘crimes’The police killings of unarmed Black people are egregious and deservedly grab headlines, but the damaging consequences of this inequality are more complex and far-reaching. This…
Councilmember Thomas Introduces Driving Equality Bill
PHILADELPHIA–Councilmember Thomas will introduce this bill aimed at combating the issue of Driving While Black. 43% of Philadelphia residents are Black but Black people make up 72% of the drivers pulled over for alleged motor vehicle code. After the stop, Black drivers are twice as likely to be searched but are 35% less likely to…
Keir Bradford-Grey on Shooting of Walter Wallace, Jr.
PHILADELPHIA–“Last night’s horrific incident in Cobb’s Creek is made all the more tragic by the fact that it was completely avoidable. Many questions will need to be answered in the coming weeks, but one thing is clear: this is not the public safety model that our communities want or need. “Discussions about the killing of…
October 15: A People’s Vision of Public Safety
Join us on October 15 to share your thoughts about how the justice system can contribute to public safety, especially in our most vulnerable communities. Hosted by: Keir Bradford Grey, Chief Defender, Defender Association of Philadelphia WHEN: Thursday, October 15 | 3:00 p.m. WHERE: Via Zoom: zoom.us/j/91333487253 Passcode: 489866 Click here to download and share…