Unable to afford private attorneys amid a continuing recession, 28,000 San Franciscans turned to the city’s public defender last year –a trend that shows little sign of slowing.
Felony cases handled by the San Francisco Public Defender’s office rose 21 percent over the past two years, according to the office’s Annual Report and 2010 Calendar, released today
Year End Report: Demand For Public Defenders Remains High Amid Economic Crisis
Annual Report 2009
The 2009 Annual Report and 2010 Calendar features documentary-style images and true-life accounts of courtroom victories, innovative programs, and the office’s battle for funding parity.