This LA public defender's office is dedicated to clients with cognitive disabilities

WBUR

Published November 13, 2025 at 11:10 AM CST

The Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office has a team dedicated to working with defendants who have cognitive disabilities. The office helps people access treatment.

NPR’s Meg Anderson reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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