Public Defense Overview

Public Defense Overview Resources

The Impact of Pdap

What Does It Mean to Be a Public Defender

How a Criminal Case Moves Through the System- Sara Jacobson

Case Theory and Story of the Case - Sara Jacobson (2023-04-17)

Factual Brainstorming - Stacey Steiner (2023-04-17)

Trainings & Resources

Our mission is to provide tools, strategies, mutual support, training and information to Public Defender Offices in Pennsylvania; to be the voice of public defense in Pennsylvania; and to promote best practices in the leadership, management, and administration of justice in Pennsylvania.