Queens Defenders fights for justice every day, for every client.  

Our lawyers, social workers, and program staff work in family court, criminal court, immigration court, youth justice court, and in libraries and schools across the borough to safeguard constitutional rights and liberties.
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We do this so that all individuals—regardless of income, gender, race, age, sexual orientation, or immigration status—can pursue their aspirations and contribute positively to society.


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Queens Defenders

Queens Defenders' headquarters in Forest Hills, NY, United States

Lori Zeno

Susana Vaca

Ronald Anderson

Shernette Pink

Pamela Simmons

Kirlyn Joseph

Hettie Powell

Eric Paykert

This department provides legal expertise and support for various organizational needs.

Legal Services

The Directors Team at Queens Defenders strategizes, oversees, and manages various arms of the organization to ensure smooth operations and effective advocacy. Their responsibilities include financial management, community outreach, administrative support, legal services, recruitment, and providing specialized services in family and youth courts. This team drives the mission to safeguard constitutional rights for all individuals and facilitate their positive contributions to society.

Directors Team

The Legal Services Team at Queens Defenders provides comprehensive legal representation across family, criminal, immigration, and youth justice courts. Comprised of specialized attorneys and paralegals, the team safeguards the constitutional rights of clients, regardless of their background, helping them navigate legal challenges to achieve fair outcomes and positive societal contribution.

Legal Services Team

This department handles legal matters, including law reform, policy development, and providing legal counsel.

Legal Affairs

This department manages financial operations and oversees forensic case activities.

Finance and Forensics

This department manages employee relations, recruitment, and organizational development.

Queens Defenders

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Directors Team

Legal Services Team

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Queens Defenders

Org chart

Teams

Legal Services

Directors Team

Legal Services Team

Legal Affairs

Finance and Forensics

Human Resources

Offices

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