Orleans Public Defenders
Catherine Cunha currently serves as a Client Advocate at Orleans Public Defenders, focusing on assisting and protecting client rights within the New Orleans criminal and municipal justice system. Prior experience includes roles as a Jesuit Volunteer, Crew Member at Trader Joe's, Digital Media Tech at Duplitech, SCU SafeWalker at Santa Clara University, and participation in a social media data tracking project for Brigade Marketing, LLC. Catherine's professional background encompasses a variety of support and advocacy roles, complemented by a Bachelor of Science in Political Science with a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies from Santa Clara University.
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Orleans Public Defenders
The Orleans Public Defenders Office (OPD) aims to provide the citizens of Orleans Parish and each eligible client with the highest quality, client-centered legal representation in Louisiana's criminal justice system - zealous, conscientious, caring, professional, ethical and skilled - whether in criminal, municipal or traffic court. OPD is a community-oriented defender office built upon that zealous defense of the poor and indigent while acknowledging the strengths of clients, families and communities. Established in 2007, OPD represents nearly 20,000 court-appointed clients each year.