"The Public Defender's Office is so understaffed that PD Mano Raju is, on occasion, refusing to take on a relatively small number of new felony cases. Raju argues that it's a violation of legal ethics for lawyers to take on more cases than they can reasonably handle, and that when attorneys have workloads that are way too high, their clients suffer."
"Under Jenkins, the DA's Office is far less willing to accept plea deals or diversion, and is taking more cases to trial. Of the 214 felony and misdemeanor cases Jenkins' staff tried in 2025, more than..."
San Francisco's approach to crime has led to a significant rise in arrests and prosecutions, resulting in substantial financial costs. Mayor Daniel Lurie is hiring more police, while District Attorney Brooke Jenkins is increasing prosecutions, filling jails and clogging courts. The Public Defender's Office is understaffed, causing PD Mano Raju to refuse new felony cases, citing legal ethics. A contempt ruling against Raju and Chief Trial Lawyer Matt Gonzalez is pending, which could impose further financial strain on the already burdened office. Active misdemeanor and felony cases have surged dramatically since 2019.
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