Idealist logoidealist
Find a Job
Search
JobsInternshipsOrganizations
Resources
Nonprofit Salary Explorer
Crowdsourced compensation data in the nonprofit sector. Insights for job seekers and employers.
Career Advice
Informative and practical resources to help guide you throughout your social-impact career.
Take Action
Search
VolunteerAttend an EventGive DonationsSign Petitions
Resources
Join the Idealist Action Incubator
Connect with a member of our team for one-on-one sessions where you’ll collaboratively develop your action plan.
Try a Recipe for Action
A curated collection of actionable ideas for creating change.
Post on Idealist
Post
Post a ListingAdd your OrganizationAdd your Community Group
Resources
Employer Resources
Tools and advice to help you achieve your hiring and retention goals.
Help Desk
We’re here to help you with any and all of your idealist.org questions!
Donate
Log InSign Up

Search

Popular searches

Education
Human Rights
Mental Health
Immigration
Health
Donate
Nonprofit

Orleans Public Defenders

New Orleans, LA
|
www.opdla.org

    • About Us

    Vision: Dignity . Justice . Hope .

    Mission: We fight for our clients by providing excellent client-centered representation, reforming the system and partnering with the community.  

    The Orleans Public Defenders (OPD) provides holistic, community-based representation for low income New Orleanians in Criminal District, Juvenile and Municipal Court in Orleans Parish. We represent thousands of people each year utilizing a client-centered defense model that puts the client first and takes a 360° approach to our advocacy and representation. We recognize our clients are unique individuals and work to address their needs both in the court and out. Our diverse staff includes adult and juvenile attorneys; social workers; client, youth and parent advocates; investigators, and administrators all working together for equal justice for our clients, their families, our community, and a more just New Orleans. OPD is committed to representation that respects the humanity and dignity of people navigating the criminal legal system.

    Vision: Dignity . Justice . Hope .

    Mission: We fight for our clients by providing excellent client-centered representation, reforming the system and partnering with the community.  

    The Orleans Public Defenders (OPD) provides holistic, community-based representation for low income New Orleanians in Criminal District, Juvenile and Municipal Court in Orleans Parish. We represent thousands of people each year utilizing a client-centered defense model that puts the client first and takes a 360° approach to our advocacy and representation. We recognize our clients are unique individuals and work to address their needs both in the court and out. Our diverse staff includes adult and juvenile attorneys; social workers; client, youth and parent advocates; investigators, and administrators all working together for equal justice for our clients, their families, our community, and a more just New Orleans. OPD is committed to representation that respects the…

    Read more about this organization

    Issue Areas Include

    • Crime & Safety
    • Human Rights & Civil Liberties
    • Legal Assistance

    Location & Contact

    Illustration

    Discover Your Calling

    Find opportunities to change the world with the latest social-impact job, internship, and volunteer listings. Plus, explore resources for taking action in your community.