Louisville, are you eligible for expungement? Come find out. x.com/kycleanslate/s…

Big day for DPA as we welcome Melanie Lowe as our new General Counsel and member of our Leadership Team. dpa.ky.gov/News-and-Publi…

Kentucky is looking for dedicated defenders who want to help those in need. If you are interested in becoming a public defender, the Kentucky DPA is hiring: dpa.ky.gov/Employment/Pag…

Almost 12 years ago I moved to Kentucky in the hopes of helping others as a public defender. The DPA has given me that opportunity, and much more. Join the Department of Public Advocacy Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy. We are now hiring dedicated public defenders: dpa.ky.gov/Employment/Pag…

So happy for Joe. Thank you to everybody who helped Joe across the finish line of his horrific journey. I also thank his supporters for standing by his side, time and time again. Congratulations to an amazing person, father, husband, and friend.

Just watched a 19-year-old African-American man charged with a felony for trafficking a small amount of marijuana. Apparently what is considered the free market in 10 states still gets a young black man sent to prison in Kentucky. #DPATour18

First and foremost, a pardon is often the only way to free an innocent person. This may sound incredible, but it’s true. google.com/amp/s/amp.kent…

"...there were “gaping holes” in the case against Partin ... he was convicted on the basis of hair and fiber comparisons now regarded as “junk science" ... courier-journal.com/story/news/pol…

This gives important insight on the pardon debates. I suggest reading: theappeal.org/misplaced-outr…

Ky Chief Justice John Minton Jr. to state's court officials: It's time to clear out all of the jail inmates you safely can, ahead of the virus, if you aren't already doing so. ^JC

An outbreak of COVID-19 in Kentucky jails would be swift and deadly. Now is the time for Kentucky to follow the guidance of Chief Justice John Minton Jr, and take steps now to reduce prison and jail populations. dpa.ky.gov/News-and-Publi…

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“It is absolutely heart breaking to hear a grown man cry over the phone because he is so afraid that they are just going to let them all die. Nobody in that prison has a death sentence,” said Kayleigh Watson, one of the inmates’ wives. Read more here: kentucky.com/news/coronavir…

Public defenders in Lexington and Louisville marched last night in support of #BlackLivesMatter #BLM #PD #KentuckyDPA #KYDefenders

The Kentucky public defender’s office seeks experienced lawyers and recent law school grads to join our team in Paducah. Click the link to search open public defender positions in KY! bit.ly/3wds8n8

Seeking a client-centered, motivated leader to head one of DPA’s largest and busiest offices. Elizabethtown has an excellent team of lawyers, alternative sentencing workers, and support staff. Learn more about the position and apply here: bit.ly/3zwZFe9

Ky Innocence Proj team takes client to dinner after his release after decade in prison for crime he didn't commit. dpa.ky.gov/News-and-Publi…

Help a great man, who is was wrongfully convicted. Please retweet, even if you can’t help financially. Posted with permission and at his request. gofundme.com/norman-is-free…

"We all have limits... We have too many cases." Today, I received another resignation letter from an experienced public defender. His family, relationships, and health can no longer endure the strains of his PD workload. Big loss to the state and his clients.