The Defender offers probation termination services for clients:
To be eligible, clients MUST BE COMPLIANT with their probation conditions, including:
Regularly reporting to their probation officer,
Attending any recommended treatment,
paying fines and cost (if they are able)
Instructions For Applying For Probation Termination
Fill out the questionnaire below to the best of your ability. If you’re unsure how to answer a question, leave it blank. Your Police Photo Number (PP) & Name & Telephone Number of your Probation Officer are REQUIRED.
Please discuss probation termination with your Probation Officer. We will reach out to them for a recommendation for your early termination.
Early Termination of Probation Petitions can take 4 To 6 week to be researched for conflicts.
If you had a court-appointed attorney or private attorney we must research your case to ensure you qualify for Defender services. Our office will call if we are NOT able to submit a petition for you.
PLEASE LIMIT CALLS TO THE DEFENDER during the process. Petitions can take up to 6 or more months to be determined. Our office will only call you if we have any further questions to ask about your termination and/or with the Judge’s decision and/or Court Date regarding your pending Petition.
Please fax copies of Certificate of Completed Program/s, Letter of Recommendations, Awards, etc. to Mrs. Rivera at: 267-765-6976
Since 1934, we have believed that poverty shouldn’t prevent access to justice. Everyone, regardless of income, deserves the highest quality legal counsel.
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We’re still buzzing about the blast we had at the #Defender90 #gala at the @constitutionctr! It’s too hard to capture in one post, so stay tuned for more highlights! #ohillydefenders
Monday #photodump: just a few of the amazing moments and people from the #defender90 #gala. What a fantastic and fun way to celebrate 90 years representing Philly! More highlights to come!
Thanks to all of the sponsors, honorees speakers, past and present #Phillydefenders & guests for making it happen! Photos: @christianwitha_c, @upncomingprodllc_ , & @livelensphotos for #wehadagreattime
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