NYCDS

Twenty-five years later, NYCDS is now one of the premier public defender offices in the nation. We have represented more than half a million clients in Manhattan's criminal courts and developed deep expertise in many criminal defense sub-specialties. Our team numbers more than 140 staff, including 70 attorneys. We pride ourselves on our commitment to training and continuing education with a particular emphasis on building and developing trial skills... New York County Defender Services first opened our doors in 1997. Our original team of 13 attorneys banded together to provide people accused of crimes in Manhattan with the highest quality legal representation in the city... NYCDS's administration team is the backbone of our office. From seamlessly managing court calendars and thousands of case files, to being the first face that our clients see when they enter our doors, administration ensures that our clients and their trial attorneys have what they need to fight the prosecution's..

Also known as: New York County Defender Services

Primary location: New York United States