“Jail/probation makes things worse.”

“Jail does not help.”

“I do this because I feel very lucky.”

“I want to do work that seems worthwhile. It's me helping others.”

“The whole thing gets me really fired up.”

“Caring”

“Fate”

“I love this place.”

“It's a calling.”

“One incident affects life.”

“Quality attorneys are the solution.”

“Learn and share client stories.”

“Working with young lawyers.”

“I feel like I'm contributing, I'm a part of something big.”

“What's really the issue and goals.”

“I couldn't imagine spending my career doing something that didn't matter.”

“The attorneys keep moving until something is done. I go home everyday knowing we did something for someone.”

“Not everyone should be convicted.”

“We're all a little messed up.”

“I've grown as a person.”

“I like helping people.”

“I enjoy what I do.”

“The camaraderie. We're a big family. Everyone here, not just the attorneys, put their heart and soul into their client's. I feel blessed to be here.”

“These people need someone on their side, and to fight for their rights.”

“We have rights.”

“What's kept me here is what this office stands for.”

“I enjoy what I do. It's a challenge everyday. I'm here to help.”

“I got here and I realized, Wow, some of my family needs this kind of help.”

“Seeing how the social workers and investigators work and care for their clients is amazing.”

“This is it.”

“I fell in love with the work.”

“It's a calling.”

“It's hard sometimes, but it's fun doing it.”

“There is something important I had to do.”

“I've always had a thing about defense, a good defense.”

“To help clients get out of crimes.”

“We have a lot of responsibility to the people that we serve.”

“Destiny brought me here!”

“The work is making me a better person (and the world I want to make.)”

“A lot of these kids need a lot of help.”

“The clients keep me going.”

“When I see my clients, I see my neighbors.”

“There is nothing in the world that could get me to side with the system against that one guy who is my client.”

“I love the work, especially our Mental Health Unit.”

“Wanting to help people is what drove me to be an attorney.”

“Knowing that you make a difference is what keeps me motivated now.”

“The cards are already stacked against these people and you can't bottom deal.”

“I left private practice because I realized these people without money are getting beaten up on so badly. After a day as a Public Defender, I know this is where I belong.”

“I enjoy helping our clients…It's a calling.”

“When I see my clients, I see my family.”

“Growing up, I saw so many injustices going on.”

“It's human life. It's not just another number. Who are we to judge?”

“To right injustice.”

“I hate the idea of people trying to run other people's lives.”

“This is the best legal job I've had because of what we get to do for our clients.”

“The first time I saw a Public Defender client being interviewed, I knew this is what I wanted to be a part of.”

“Everyone here has such passion for their clients. They take care of them as they would a family member.”
“I'm a Public Defender. It's not what I do, It's who I am.”
“I want to work for the Public Defender's Office because of the passion I saw when I interned there.”
“It's not only what we do for our clients, it's also the culture and our team.”
“This is where I belong, this is where we make a difference!”

“They are people, they are not criminals, they need help.”

“I have a lot of passion for my clients, I want to give them hope.”

“Attorneys care to help these people. They want to make a better life for them.”
“When I go home, I have a good feeling about who I helped that day.”
“Seeing how much the attorneys care for the clients. I love seeing how much we care for our clients, they're human too.”
“I've seen the work the attorneys do for their clients and I like to be a part of that.”

“It's so rewarding."
“The attorneys all try their best, and money is never mentioned.”
“The attorneys do way much more. They fight tooth and nail for their clients. Everyday, I'm, like, YEAH!”
“The attorneys really do care.”

“Talking to your clients is a whole different world. You realize they're just people.”

“I grew to love this job. All of our clients have a story that needs to be heard and needs to be told.”

“It's the culmination of an ARC in my life. From having someone speak for me, to using my words to help someone else.”
“I owe a duty to people who can't speak for themselves.”
“The power of having an advocate.”
“Being an advocate in the system that is so hard for our clients to navigate.”

“I'm glad that we have the Mental Health Unit.”

“I thought I knew what the system is. After I got here I saw what it really is, and I developed a passion for it.”

“The attorneys keep moving until something is done. I go home everyday knowing we did something for someone. I was drawn to defense.”

“This is a place for me to do something for my fellow man, and it's not about the money.”









“The attorneys are not about the money, they are about getting a second chance.”

“I love taking care of our clients.”

“To right injustice.”

“To make a positive difference in his or her life or his or her family's life.”

“I don't like bullies and I wanted to give a voice to the voiceless.”

“I've always been someone to fight for the underdog, the little guy.”

“Normal people make mistakes.”