The Office of the Appellate Defender (OAD) is a renowned institution in New York City that has been providing appellate representation to indigent individuals convicted of felonies for many years. As one of the city's oldest and most respected defense offices, OAD is recognized as a national model for its effective, innovative, and holistic approach to legal representation. Their mission is to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their financial status, have equal access to justice by offering exceptional appellate representation, improving the quality of indigent defense through education and training, and advocating for systemic reform within the criminal justice system.
With a dedicated team of professionals, OAD offers a range of client services, including the Volunteer Appellate Defender Program, the Reinvestigation Project, and representation for individuals convicted of sex offenses. They also collaborate with NYU Law School Clinic to provide comprehensive legal support. OAD's commitment to fairness, dignity, and humanity in the administration of criminal justice is evident in their tireless efforts to advocate for systemic change and provide exceptional legal representation to those in need.
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