The Orleans Public Defenders employs a professional staff of attorneys, investigators, and administrators to carry out the work of representing poor people in New Orleans. Key staff biographies are below.



The attorneys at OPD show incredible dedication and commitment to the cause of client-centered representation. Our staff works tirelessly to provide each person with the representation they deserve, and in doing so, we strive for the betterment of the entire community.

- Kendall Green, Chief of Trials


Name: William Boggs
Position: Assistant Chief Defender, Training Director
Name: Michael Bradley
Position: Deputy Chief District Defender
 
Name: Derwyn Bunton
Position: Chief District Defender
Name: Kendall Green
Position: Assistant Chief Defender, Chief of Trials
 
Name: Lindsey Hortenstine
Position: Media and Communications Director
Name: Jee Park
Position: Special Litigation Counsel
 
Name: Josh Perry
Position: General Counsel