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Harvard Defenders

Celebrating 65 Years of Legal Service to the Community

The only legal service organization in Massachusetts representing low-income people for free in criminal show-cause hearings.

We seek to reduce the harm of the criminal legal system on community members through client-centered, compassionate, and persuasive legal practice.

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Do You Need Help?

If you have been notified by a court to appear at a criminal show-cause hearing before a clerk-magistrate, or wish to take advantage of our legal referral services, please contact us.