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Texas Defense Data

Explore public defense data to understand disparities and drive reform

Data Overview

Our data provides insights into various aspects of the public defense system in Texas, including caseloads, outcomes, attorney assignments, and more. Explore the visualizations below to understand the challenges faced by public defenders and their clients.


Attorney-Level Analysis

Detailed case assignments and dispositions by attorney. (Coming soon)

Attorney case assignment tables will appear here

Attorney Type Analysis

Cases by attorney type (Public Defender, Appointed, Retained). (Coming soon)

Attorney type analysis cards will appear here

Case Dispositions

Dismissal rates and case outcomes by attorney. (Coming soon)

Disposition analysis tables will appear here


For information about our data collection and validation processes, learn more about our methodology.