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Departmental Mission, Vision and Values Statement

Mission:

The Los Angeles County Public Defender protects the life and liberty of adults and children in matters having penal consequences. Our mandate is to ensure equal treatment within the justice system by safeguarding liberty intersts and upholding the rights of individuals.

"Absolute Dedication to Clients."

Vision:

We strive to prevent injustice and to protect the rights of individuals. We provide the highest level of criminal legal representation and fully serve all indigent people who need our services.

Absolute Dedication to Clients:

We have an unshakeable commitment to stand up for the rights of every person we represent and to defend those rights to the very best of our abilities. Our clients' needs are the highest priority. We treat our clients with compassion. We support and encourage an individual approach to the problems of our clients and their families.

Respect for
All People:

We respect our clients. protect their dignity and safeguard their privacy. We earn the trust of our clients and the community through tenacious advocacy, dependability, and our commitment to justice.

Success Through Teamwork:

To best serve our clients, we share our knowledge with one another and freely exchange ideas. Through teamwork and mutual support within the office, we provide solutions to complex problems in areas such as literacy, substance abuse, and mental health.

Leadership in the Justice Community:

We continuously improve our professional knowledge by careful study of legal developments and strive to eliminate bias from the justice system. We develop innovative programs and work with other agencies to implement them successfully. Through our endeavors to improve and excel in our profession, we are an example for others in the legal community, providing expertise for the benefit of all participants in the justice process.
"To enrich lives through effective & caring service."

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