Friday, June 20, 2014
The case against a cyclist who struck a jaywalker in Noe Valley was dismissed after a jury voted overwhelmingly for his acquittal, San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi announced today.
Cyclist Cleared in Pedestrian Accident
San Francisco Students Celebrate National Summer Learning Day with Jeff Adachi & Community Leaders
Mo Magic Kicks Off Statewide Celebrations of Summer Learning
Puffed Up Marijuana Case Fizzles
Thursday, June 5, 2014
A good Samaritan who offered a pinch of marijuana to soothe a stressed out stranger only to have his compassion repaid with felony charges was acquitted following a jury trial, San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi announced today.
Mourner Cleared of Mission District Attack
Friday, May 30, 2014
A mourner falsely accused of attacking a woman at a Mission District memorial vigil has been acquitted, San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi announced today.
‘Unlikely Coalition’ Takes on Achievement Gap
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Thursday fundraiser for Mo’ Magic unites neighborhoods, nonprofits, tech.
LEAP Team Named Program of the Year
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Unique program keeps young people in the classroom and out of the courtroom.
April 23 Summit to Focus on Criminal Justice Reform
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Discussion includes recovered memories, children of incarcerated parents, and death of the jury trial.
LEAP Team to Receive Good Government Award
Friday, March 7, 2014
A unique San Francisco Public Defender program that keeps young people in the classroom rather than the courtroom has been selected as a 2014 Public Managerial Excellence Award winner by the civic planning organization SPUR.
Man Acquitted of Chair Attack in Main Library
Friday, February 21, 2014
A man accused of attacking an unsuspecting library patron with a chair has been acquitted of all charges after evidence pointed to a case of mistaken identity, San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi announced today.
Kwixuan Maloof to be Honored by Black Lawyers Association
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Kwixuan Maloof, a managing attorney in the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office, will be honored for his role in protecting the constitutional rights of the Bay Area’s poorest residents, San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi announced today.