Brooklyn Defender Services

Brooklyn Defenders works, in and out of court, to protect and uphold the rights of individuals and to change laws and systems that perpetuate injustice and inequality.

BDS is a non-profit law firm that centers our work on people facing harm as a result of interactions with the legal system. Our office is organized around the specialized work of our staff. Our practice areas include: 

• Criminal Defense Practice
• Family Defense Practice
• Immigration 
• Civil Justice
• Policy, Advocacy, and Reform