Defender Association of Philadelphia
Provides legal defense and social services to indigent individuals.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1934
- Employees
- 736
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Non-Profit
About
The Defender Association of Philadelphia is a nonprofit public defender firm founded in 1934 that delivers high‑quality, client‑centered legal representation to indigent adults and juveniles facing criminal, delinquency, and neglect charges. Leveraging an integrated defense team of attorneys, social workers, investigators, and support staff, the organization ensures that clients understand the legal process, receive necessary social services, and are treated with dignity throughout their cases. Its core services span criminal indigent defense, appeals, motions, alternative sentencing, prison services, policy advocacy, mental‑health and special defense, as well as juvenile delinquency, child advocacy, and reentry support. By coupling rigorous legal advocacy with community‑based resources, the Defender Association aims to provide comprehensive defense, promote fair justice outcomes, and advance systemic reform.