California Office of the State Public Defender

**Who We Are** The Office of the State Public Defender (OSPD) aspires to be a beacon of justice in California. Our core mission centers on providing unwavering advocacy for the underrepresented, particularly those facing capital sentences, while empowering the broader defense community to ensure effective and equitable representation for all. **Our Mission** To achieve a more just criminal legal system by providing zealous advocacy for our clients and empowering California’s defense community to provide excellent representation for all. **Our Vision** Forge a more just and less punitive California without the death penalty.