The Office of New York County Defender Services (NYCDS) is a public defense firm located in historic downtown Manhattan on William & John Streets. With a team of Supervising Attorneys, Trial Attorneys, Investigators, Corrections specialists, Paralegals and other support staff, the NYCDS specializes in Homicide and Major Crime Defense, Juvenile Defense, Investigation, Immigration, DNA and Forensics, Civil Defense, Corrections Unit, Re-entry, Special Litigation and Policy. They vigorously defend people accused of crimes in Manhattan's Criminal and Supreme Courts at no cost to the accused. NYCDS is committed to ensuring that its clients and defense attorneys have the tools and resources to obtain the best possible outcome in every criminal case. Liberty and justice demand no less. Moreover, NYCDS provides superior legal advocacy for our clients while promoting systemic reforms to the criminal legal system. If you wish to know what each unit at NYCDS does, please visit their website or contact them directly.