At Brooklyn Defenders, public defense is a team effort. We are all defenders.

For privacy and security reasons, Brooklyn Defender Services does not list the names of its staff or Board of Directors on its website. If you are trying to contact your BDS lawyer, social worker, or other staff member, call (718) 254-0700.

Effective July 1, 2025, all clients previously served by Queens Defenders’ criminal and family court defense teams are now being served by Brooklyn Defender Services. For more information or to contact your legal team, call (718) 261-3047 for BDS’ Queens Office.