Expenditures by District Map FY21
Mission Statement
The mission of the Office of the Alternate Defense Counsel (OADC), through the practice of
holistic public defense, is to help adults and children who the government has charged with
criminal and delinquent offenses. The OADC's holistic practice model fosters ethical,
informed, and standard-driven best practices in public defense. The OADC allocates
resources in a manner intentionally designed to rebalance the disparate power wielded by
the government in the criminal legal system. We advocate for every client's inherent worth
and dignity by centering the client's experiences and voice to achieve the best legal outcome.
The OADC is dedicated to zealous, client-centered advocacy rooted in social justice, integrity,
and humility. We recognize that we are working within a broken and racist criminal legal
system. Public defense advocates play an essential role in challenging bias and disparity
within the courtroom, within our offices, and within ourselves. There is a disparate presence.
of violent policing, over-charging, and harsher sentencing outcomes for Colorado's people of
color and other vulnerable populations. The OADC is unwavering in its support of
decarceration, the decriminalization of youth, and equity within the criminal legal system.View entire presentation