HB 353 is on its way to the Governor! Thank you kimberly moser for your leadership. Read our statement from Jim Waters of Bluegrass Institute and Jennifer Hancock of VOA Mid-States kysmartoncrime.com/statement-fina…

After 30 years in public defense, I can tell you there is no better career than working for the indigent accused. If you or someone you know is an attorney or law school graduate looking for a job that makes a difference, click below for opportunities. dpa.ky.gov/home-2/careers/

The Department of Public Advocacy is pleased to announce that Kendra Sauro from NKU’s Chase College of Law will be joining DPA in our Louisville Office in 2024. Welcome Kendra!

The Department of Public Advocacy is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Rogers from the University of Arkansas Little Rock's William H. Bowen School of Law will be joining DPA in our Columbia Office in 2024. Welcome Elizabeth!

The Department of Public Advocacy is pleased to announce that Sydney McDaniel from the Nashville College of Law will be joining DPA in our Murray Office in 2024. Welcome Sydney!

The Department of Public Advocacy is pleased to announce that John Eriksen from Case Western's Law School will be joining DPA in our Boyd County Office in 2024. Welcome John!

The Department of Public Advocacy is pleased to announce that Meredith Crockett Williams from the University of Mississippi School of Law will be joining DPA in our Louisville Office in 2024. Welcome Meredith!

Welcome Kayley!

On this Veterans Day, I am proud to honor the employees of DPA who served our country before serving our clients. They have dedicated their lives to liberty and freedom. I thank them for their sacrifice.

The Department of Public Advocacy is pleased to announce that Logan Wotring from the West Virginia College of Law will be joining DPA in our Louisville Office in 2024. Welcome Logan!

I had the pleasure of working with J. Michael Brown when he was Justice Cabinet Secretary. Even though most under his leadership were law enforcement or Corrections, he was fiercely supportive of the public defenders in his Cabinet. DPA and Kentucky has lost a great friend.

Thank you Joe Sonka 😐 for your informative look on the devastating effects if DPA's Alternative Sentencing Worker program is eliminated, as currently proposed in the state budget. lpm.org/news/2024-02-0…