Welcome to Friends to the Indigent - Defense Charity in Cincinnati

Supporting attorneys who represent the indigent accused and people exonerated by the Ohio Innocence Project

Larry Pozner Lecture on Cross Examination
Friday, May 17, 2024, 8am-4pm

Larry Posner in Sharonville Ohio Friends to the Indigent is pleased to announce an important, in-person lecture with Larry Pozner, author of America’s best-selling book on cross examination.

You are invited to learn insights from Pozner, an expert on cross-examination, civil litigation, and criminal defense for high-profile cases.

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Friends is the fiscal sponsor of the Exonerees Fund of the Post-Release Suppport Project. The Exonerees Fund provides necessary support directly to people exonerated by the Ohio Innocence Project in the form of loans and grants. Donate to the Exonorees Fund

“The support from Friends and Bill, in particular, has been incredible.” – Erik Laursen, attorney

Quick Facts

Raise money to fund top-notch trial training
Assists public defenders and other appointed counsel in Hamilton County, Ohio
Used litigation as a means to require county leaders to provide proper training and educational resources for the Hamilton County Public Defender’s office

Courtroom in Cincinnati

About Friends

Friends to the Indigent believes a respectful and fair criminal justice system depends on having strong indigent defense in place for the poor accused.We seek to supplement however and wherever necessary to make sure lawyers representing the poor of our community are well-trained and well-prepared to zealously and effectively represent their clients.

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