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AXIOS SeattleDec 16, 2025Hundreds of thousands of drug convictions became eligible to be cleared after Washington state's criminal drug law was struck down in 2021 — but fewer than half have been vacated, and the state money that helps people navigate the process is running low.
InvestigateWestNov 10, 2025Before and after trial and even for low-level nonviolent crimes, Native American youths are locked up at higher rates.
Sep 4, 2025In making bond determinations, judges often emphasize criminal history as a factor to keep our clients in custody. However, data shows that BIPOC individuals are charged, convicted, and sentenced at disproportionate rates. Please join the OPD Disproportionality Unit and American…
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From the Director
The Office of Public Defense believes in providing justice through service to our community, prioritizing equity and excellence in all we do. Ensuring justice means embracing a multidisciplinary approach to providing public defense services, ensuring that each individual is met where they are at with the help they need in their case.
This core value propels our team of dedicated advocates to address the far-reaching causes and consequences of justice involvement. We are dedicated to collaborating across disciplines, pooling diverse expertise and perspectives to accomplish our mission.
We want to extend our sincerest gratitude to our partners and supporters, who are integral to our efforts to break down the barriers that stand in the way of access to justice for all. Together, we can champion a system that ensures justice for every individual, family, and community in the State of Washington.
