The King County Department of Public Defense (DPD) in Seattle, WA provides legal representation to individuals facing criminal charges and civil commitment who cannot afford their own attorney. DPD works to address racial disproportionality in the criminal legal system and other systemic issues that impact their clients.
For The Defense, a blog by DPD, shares stories about the challenges and successes of those working within the criminal justice system in Seattle and King County. The goal is to shed light on a system often biased against marginalized communities, offering insights into the work of public defenders and the issues they confront.
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