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In Defense of Justice in Our Communities                             

When “revolving door” justice continually churns individuals in and out of the system, winning an appropriate sentence is not enough: in order to truly improve the lives of our clients, their communities, and the safety of society as a whole, defenders must develop new solutions to break the cycle.

Created and staffed by advocates with a broad vision of public defense work, The Bronx Defenders views clients not as "cases," but as whole people: caring parents, hard workers, recent immigrants, native New Yorkers, and students with hope for the future. Our staff of attorneys, social workers, parent advocates, investigators, administrative support, and community organizers is committed to working with our clients, their families, and their communities to address the critical issues that circumscribe their lives. Whether defending a client's liberty; connecting her to mental health services for the first time;  encouraging individuals to engage in the civic life of their community; or preparing neighborhood youth to be the next generation of leaders, The Bronx Defenders ultimately strives to improve the lives and futures of the Bronx community as a whole.