r/publicdefenders↗
a discussion group for public defenders
A place where current, former, and future Public Defenders can discuss the state of the practice, learn about criminal law, vent about prosecutors, and enjoy each others' company. Public Defenders are human rights advocates fighting against mass incarceration, the greatest human rights crisis in the United States.
39k subscribers179 posts / mo in Sep 2026148 authors / mosince 2012
r/publicdefenders has 39k members (+38% over the last 12 months). It gets about 179 posts a month from 148 people. Top topics: Legal Professionals, New Lawyer Challenges and Job Search and Interviews.
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Share of the subreddit's posts
- Legal Professionals3.5%
- New Lawyer Challenges2.0%
- Job Search and Interviews1.3%
- Paralegal-Firm Issues1.3%
- Paralegal Careers0.6%
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- WTEN
- Justia
- CourtListener
- FindLaw
- Courthouse News Service
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