Brooklyn Defender Services

A public defense office. It provides free legal representation and advocacy in criminal, family, immigration, and civil defense matters. Attorneys represent people accused of crimes, parents facing child removal, and immigrants facing deportation. The office also assists students, workers, and tenants whose education, employment, or housing is at risk because of legal cases. Its work extends beyond courtrooms, with support related to immigration, housing, benefits, education, and employment. The organization holds community clinics and educational programs, works alongside community organizations, and pursues systemic litigation and policy advocacy. Its staff includes attorneys, social workers, paralegals, and investigators. Brooklyn Defender Services serves people in Brooklyn and is located at 177 Livingston St., 7th Fl., Brooklyn, NY 11201.