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Last updated: July 2026

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The Shelby County Public Defender is more than a law office. We advocate for systemic change, challenge unjust laws and practices, and tell the stories of the people we serve — because public defense work is inseparable from the broader fight for justice.

Recent Updates

Office News

SCPD Welcomes 2026 Summer Intern Cohort

A new class of law and social work interns joined SCPD this summer for ten weeks of hands-on public defense experience.
June 2026
Office News

SCPD Expands Social Work Team to Support Mental Health Unit

New licensed social workers joined the office this spring, deepening SCPD's capacity to connect clients with treatment and community services.
May 2026
Community Partnership

New Diversion-Screening Collaboration with Shelby County Health Department

SCPD and the county health department will co-screen clients for behavioral health needs at the earliest stage of a case.
May 2026
Case Victory

Juvenile Client’s Charges Dismissed After Suppression Motion

Our Juvenile Defense Unit won dismissal of all charges against a young client after a successful motion to suppress an unlawfully obtained statement.
April 2026
Case Victory

SCPD Wins Landmark Ruling on Pretrial Detention

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals ruled in favor of our client, holding that lengthy pretrial detention without individualized risk review violates due process.
March 2026
Policy & Advocacy

SCPD Testifies on Mental Health Diversion Legislation

Chief Public Defender Jerri Green testified before the Tennessee Senate Judiciary Committee in support of statewide expansion of mental health diversion.
February 2026

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Journalists and media organizations should contact our office directly. See our media inquiries page for contact information and our press policy.