The San Mateo County Bar Association Private Defender Program (PDP) is dedicated to providing the highest quality legal services to eligible clients in San Mateo County. Our panel of private attorneys represent people in misdemeanor, felony, juvenile…
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PDP is committed to making sure every client has access to the social work resources needed to support a strong and effective defense. Social workers are always available, and all reasonable attorney requests for a social worker will be granted. The…
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For noncitizens charged with a crime, the immigration consequences can be particularly severe and may include denial of an application for naturalization, exclusion from admission to the United States, or deportation. At the San Mateo County Bar Asso…
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The PDP has four Partners for Justice Advocates on staff who work alongside our attorneys to provide clients with assistance with housing instability, substance abuse issues, and other holistic support. Partners for Justice Advocates (PFJ’s) provid…
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The PDP is committed to ensuring our attorneys have the resources and support necessary to provide the highest quality defense for their clients. One of the key ways we do this is by offering access to skilled paralegals who can assist with a wide ra…
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The San Mateo County Private Defender Program (PDP) is actively involved in engaging with local communities and organizations in San Mateo County. The PDP continuously builds on its relationships with community partners, expanding our reach into the…
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