Dignity. Justice. Hope.

We fight for our clients by providing excellent client-centered representation,
reforming the system and partnering with the community.

 

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We Defend
We zealously defend our clients, their right to equal justice, and their dignity to ensure fairness from the moment they are arrested. A dedicated team works together with our clients to build a meaningful defense for their individual needs and wishes.
We Advocate
Our social workers and client advocates provide individualized mitigation plans, provide language access, advocate for incarceration alternatives, and work to keep our clients in their jobs and homes – keeping families together.
We Support
By connecting clients to critical services such as housing, job placement, substance abuse, medical and mental health treatment, we work for a positive future for our clients while minimizing the collateral effects to their families and community.
We Reform
New Orleans remains one of the most incarcerated places on Earth. Injustice, discrimination, and inequality loom large in our criminal justice system. We partner with our community and other stakeholders to combat these injustices, reform our criminal justice system, and create a supportive and healthy community.

While presumed innocent, nearly 2/3 remain jailed because they can’t afford their bond. OPD protects innocence, holds power accountable, and fights for equity in our justice system. We work for healthier, stronger communities. Help us continue to make a difference.

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