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The Legal d Society, established in New York City in 1876, has been at the forefront of criminal defense and public advocacy for over a century. This pioneering organization serves as the principal defer of marginalized individuals facing the justice system.
Our Mission
As New York City's leading public defer agency, we believe that legal representation should ext beyond courtroom advocacy, impacting communities where our clients live, work, and thrive. Our defers are actively involved in client engagement, community outreach, and collaboration with advocacy groups to amplify voices often silenced by a flawed criminal justice system.
Scope of Practice
Our expansive scope encompasses dynamic advocacy within courtrooms throughout the five boroughs as well as an extensive commitment to communities at large. As the oldest and largest public defer entity in the country, our lawyers tirelessly protect the rights of society's most disenfranchised individuals. Beyond these direct services, our work spans beyond individual cases into broader reforms that address systemic injustices.
Specialized Programs, Units, and Projects
Our practice includes experienced trial offices across New York City boroughs, including a powerful Appeals Bureau, a dedicated Parole Revocation Defense Unit, a Prisoners' Rights Project, a Community Justice Unit, and a Special Litigation Unit. Each area of focus has developed innovative model projects that not only represent clients but also shape the dialogue around criminal justice reform.
Direct Advocacy for Holistic Representation
Our team works diligently to protect our clients at every stage of their journey through the legal system. Our approach centers on providing comprehensive support, from initial client inquiries and bl advocacy to connecting families with resources that address ongoing needs and challenges post-arrest. This holistic representation is a hallmark of our practice.
Advancing Systemic Change
We recognize that the impact of criminal justice reform can't be confined to individual cases. By leveraging strategic litigation through our Special Litigation Unit and advocating for rights like expedited arrgnments, we actively push for systemic reforms that discrimination based on race, ger, poverty, and more.
Engagement with Policymakers
Our practice staff regularly testifies before legislative bodies and government agencies, offering critical insights into issues affecting our clients. We work in close collaboration with city council members to craft bills med at improving bl procedures and addressing concerns of ICE removals from the courts. This advocacy exts beyond local hearings; we also engage in national discussions through testimony at state assemblies, Senate hearings, and participation on various panels and task forces.
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