“Back on Track” Program
From September 20th thorough September 24th, attorneys from the Defender Association of Philadelphia and private defense
Alan Tauber on Philly Prison Conditions
The incidents occurring behind our prison walls are tragic and unacceptable, but unfortunately, not surprising.
Empowering Communities
The Defender believes in empowering people, organizations and communities to play an active role in our justice system.
Restorative Response Days
During Restorative Response Days, you can complete your 8 hours within one or two days with one of our trusted community partners!
Acting Chief Defender Alan Tauber on Derek Chauvin Murder Trial Verdict
PHILADELPHIA–“There are numerous lessons to be drawn from the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin, not the least of which is the need to enact reforms that greatly reduce unnecessary, often deadly interactions between the police and people of color. “As public defenders that primarily serve Black and Brown communities, we see many…
City Council Resolution Honoring Keir Bradford-Grey
The following resolution was introduced in Philadelphia City Council by Councilmember Curtis Jones on April 8, 2021: RESOLUTION Recognizing and honoring Keir Bradford-Grey for her astounding, impactful and incomparableservice to the City and its citizens as Chief Defender of the Defender Association of Philadelphiaand congratulating her on her new role as Partner at Montgomery McCracken…
Restorative Response Program
The Restorative Response Program was established to create an alternative path to resolve approximately 700 of the arrests which occurred during the protests over the killing of George Floyd and Walter Wallace, Jr.
Keir Bradford-Grey to Step Down As Chief Defender
PHILADELPHIA–Keir Bradford-Grey will be stepping down from her role as Chief Defender. Bradford-Grey announced her resignation in a letter to the Defender Association’s Board of Directors on March 15. Bradford-Grey began her legal career at the Defender, where she worked from 1999 to 2007. She returned to lead the organization in 2015. In her…
Senate Democratic Committee Hearing: Race and Gender Bias in the Courts
Keir Bradford-Grey was among the attorneys, judges and advocates who testified before PA State Senators on February 19 to offer solutions to fix the systemic racism of the courts and justice system.
News Coverage: After 68 years, America’s Oldest Juvenile “Lifer” is Free
Joe Ligon’s amazing story has caught national and worldwide attention, putting a big spotlight on the need to end over-incarceration.