New York County Defender Services

NYCDS provides pro-bono legal and social services to 20,000 people per year.

The goal in 1997 remains the same as it does today with 68 attorneys, forensic social workers, investigators and administrative staff members – to provide what we call the ‘greatest good’ for clients of which there have been over 300,000 since 1997. The greatest good has come in many forms at NYCDS depending on the needs of our clients. The greatest good begins with, “Your client is released witho  ...