Advocacy. Justice.
Empowerment.
Welcome
Welcome to the Office of the State Public Defender. OSPD’s mission is to advocate zealously for the underrepresented, particularly those facing capital sentences, while empowering the broader defense community to ensure effective and equitable representation for all.
Advocating for Justice for over 45 years
For over 45 years, the Office of the State Public Defender of California has pursued justice for our clients, with a commitment to exceptional legal representation and excellence in public defense.
Appellate Division
Our Appellate Division combines commitment to client-centered representation and expertise in complex appellate cases, both capital and non-capital.
We are California Death Penalty Experts
Reassessing California’s Death Penalty: Time for a Change
We support advocacy across the state
Indigent Defense Improvement Division (IDID)
California’s public defender system is locally driven and each county has its own self-funded and self-designed system. The Indigent Defense Improvement Division serves as a statewide training and capacity building hub to support and champion the critical work that is being done by these dedicated public servants across the state.