People's Justice Project

08/30/2025

As a former public defender and founder of the People’s Justice Project, Joseph Doherty champions efforts to help rehabilitate formerly incarcerated individuals.
�“A part of this process is being a human being in sometimes a very mechanical process. And I get to know my clients intimately—helping them tell their story to the court as part of their effort to clear their criminal record,” said Doherty.”

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— According to the 2023 National Survey of People with Records, half of those with prior convictions reported difficulties finding a

08/23/2025

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August 22, 2025: Santa Barbara, Calif.— Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office, Santa Barbara County Probation Department, Santa Barbara County

07/23/2025

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Anne Berry was evicted from her graduate student housing at UC Santa Barbara two months ago. This is the first time she has

03/31/2025

03/16/2025

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03/06/2025

A grand jury indictment alleges the officers at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Los Angeles County allowed and sometimes encouraged nearly 70 fights to take place between July 2023 and December 2023. More than 140 victims between the ages of 12 and 18 were involved.

02/24/2025

Santa Barbara Street Law
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10/10/2024

People’s Justice Project is proud to have been a partner agency in this event - helping unhoused community members in Santa Barbara reduce barriers to housing and employment through the record clearing process.

Criminal law specialists on Friday helped low-level offenders expunge hundreds of criminal convictions for a fresh start.

10/10/2024

https://www.independent.com/2024/10/08/santa-barbara-police-departments-head-of-detectives-fired-for-sex-discrimination/

The city’s Civil Service Commission votes to terminate Brian Larson for creating a hostile work environment for women under his supervision.

09/28/2024

09/25/2024