Since 1934, we have believed that poverty shouldn’t prevent access to justice. Everyone, regardless of income, deserves the highest quality legal counsel.
March moments with the Philly Defenders team in the community — and we’re just getting started.
✨ Talking public defense and debunking stereotypes on @yeahphilly podcast
🎉 Showing love to our team during Employee Appreciation with sweet treats and raffle prizes
🌸Recognizing Women’s History Month as Chief Defender @khudson_phillydefender was honored by @councilmemberquetcy among Philadelphia’s female trailblazers.
Just a few moments from the work, the community, and the people who make it all happen every day. 💙
#PhillyDefenders #WomensHistoryMonth #PhillyCommunity #PublicDefense PhillyEvents
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Why Having a Philadelphia Defender Matters in Court.
Our Homicide Unit is one of the best in the country, showing up every day to fight for the constitutional right to counsel in the most serious cases. That kind of representation takes real investment. When public defense is funded, people in Philadelphia get the strong legal defense they deserve, no matter their income.
Thanks @YeahPhilly for having us on your podcast to talk about the work, the stakes, and why supporting public defense in Philly matters. Hit the link in bio for the full interview. 🔗 #philly #Phillydefenders #PublicDefense #phillynews #phillyyouth
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March moments with the Philly Defenders team in the community — and we’re just getting started.
✨ Talking public defense and debunking stereotypes on @yeahphilly podcast
🎉 Showing love to our team during Employee Appreciation with sweet treats and raffle prizes
🌸Recognizing Women’s History Month as Chief Defender @khudson_phillydefender was honored by @councilmemberquetcy among Philadelphia’s female trailblazers.
Just a few moments from the work, the community, and the people who make it all happen every day. 💙
#PhillyDefenders #WomensHistoryMonth #PhillyCommunity #PublicDefense PhillyEvents
Mar 9
Why Having a Philadelphia Defender Matters in Court.
Our Homicide Unit is one of the best in the country, showing up every day to fight for the constitutional right to counsel in the most serious cases. That kind of representation takes real investment. When public defense is funded, people in Philadelphia get the strong legal defense they deserve, no matter their income.
Thanks @YeahPhilly for having us on your podcast to talk about the work, the stakes, and why supporting public defense in Philly matters. Hit the link in bio for the full interview. 🔗 #philly #phillydefenders #publicdefense #phillynews #phillyyouth
Mar 5
Immigrant defense in Philly is at a critical moment. ⚖️✨
Chief Defender Keisha Hudson joined @mrernestowens & @onwurd to discuss our new Immigration Defense Program, the growing crisis facing non-citizen community members, and why sustained city funding is essential to ensuring access to representation.
Hit the link in bio for the full interview. 🔗#immigration #ice #phillynews #immigration lawyer
Feb 27
We’re closing out Black History Month with @outwest_philly — a West Philly coffee shop rooted in second chances and community care. By creating opportunities for returning citizens, Out West is helping people rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose.
It’s more than coffee! It’s a space grounded in healing, opportunity, and reentry support right here in our community. ☕💙 Hit the link in bio to learn more about Black businesses supporting reentry.
#BlackHistoryMonth #BlackOwnedBusiness #SecondChances #ReentrySupport #WestPhilly
Feb 27
A routine ICE check-in shouldn’t end in detention.
David did everything right — and was still detained. Stories like this are happening more across Philadelphia. As immigration detentions rise, we’re stepping up with a new Immigration Defense Unit to fight for due process and support our communities.
Hit the link in bio, to read more on our latest article with @citysndstatepa 🔗
#PhillyDefenders #ImmigrationJustice #Philly #ice #immigration
Feb 20
This week, we’re highlighting @victoriaskitchenvk — a Black-owned business rooted in second chances and community care. By creating opportunities for people who have been formerly incarcerated, Victoria’s Kitchen is helping returning citizens rebuild, thrive, and move forward with dignity.
They’re also one of our go-to caterers , consistently showing up for our community with both incredible food and a powerful mission. 🍽️💙 Hit the link in bio to learn more on black businesses supporting Re-entry.
#BlackOwnedBusiness #CommunityImpact #SecondChances #ReentrySupport #philly
Feb 19
ICYMI: The Defender Association stands with the Avenging Ancestors Coalition in condemning the removal of the President’s House murals—an intentional act of erasure that distorts our nation’s truth and undermines decades of work to tell the full story.
Black history is American history. We must resist efforts to rewrite it.
Hit the link in bio to read our full statement. 🔗
#BlackHistoryMonth #TellTheTruth #RacialJustice #Philadelphia
Feb 12
If ICE shows up at your home, remember: you still have rights. ⚖️✨
Do not open the door unless they present a judicial warrant signed by a judge. You have the right to remain silent.
‼️REMEMBER: Administrative ICE paperwork is not the same as a judge-signed warrant. If they do not have a valid judicial warrant, you do not have to let them inside.‼️
For more immigration resources from our Immigration Defense Unit, visit the link in our bio. 🔗
#philly #phillydefenders #immigrationrights #knowyourrights #ICE phillynews
Feb 12
