Mitri Hanania is a Managing Attorney in the Adult Division of the Private Defender Program. Mitri primarily focuses on management for the Misdemeanor and Post-Conviction Units. He supports PDP’s attorneys by providing training, case consultation, and oversight on misdemeanor cases and post-conviction matters, including record clearance and resentencing. He also manages the custody calendar and helps recruit, onboard, and train new attorneys.

Mitri joined the Private Defender Program as a panel attorney in 2001. After more than 20 years practicing criminal defense, he joined the management team in 2022. Over Mitri's career he has handled a diverse range of cases, from minor traffic violations to complex homicide cases. Mitri earned the Woodman Award in 2021 for his excellent work with the Private Defender Program, and he is a Criminal Law Specialist certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.