Cook County Public Defender’s Office
@CookCoDefender
We protect the fundamental rights, liberties and dignity of each person whose case has been entrusted to us by providing the finest legal representation.
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Proud Defenders United in Pride! Catch us today at the 54th Annual Pride Parade and get one of our limited edition rainbow Arrest Hotline wristbands! 844-817-4448 Hope to see you there!

In Englewood? Visit us @tmwkenglewood ' s 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration! We hope to see you!

Today, we opened the Freedom Defense Center of Roseland—a bold new model of public defense rooted in care, dignity, and access. Thank you to @prespreckwinkle, our staff, partners, and the Roseland community. This is what justice looks like.

Honored to return to Roseland—right in the 5th District I once served—for the ribbon cutting of the Freedom Defense Center! 🎉⚖️ Grateful to @CookCoDefender & @ Comm. Tara Stamps for championing this powerful hub for justice, mental health, and support. 💪🏽🧠