The Mass Public Defenders is a brand dedicated to providing legal representation in Massachusetts for individuals who are unable to afford an attorney. Their services cover a wide range of practice areas where the law requires the appointment of counsel. This includes criminal, delinquency, youthful offender, child welfare, mental health, sexually dangerous person, and sex offender registry cases, as well as related appeals and post-conviction matters.

The brand consists of several divisions, including the Public Defender Division, which ensures that criminal defendants receive the protection guaranteed by the United States Constitution and the Massachusetts Constitution. They also have the Private Counsel Division, which delivers legal services through assigned private attorneys, and the Mental Health Litigation Division, which protects the legal and constitutional rights of citizens facing civil commitment to mental hospitals. Additionally, The Mass Public Defenders have the Children and Family Law Division, which provides legal representation to children and indigent parents in child welfare matters.

They also have the Youth Advocacy Division, which focuses on providing zealous legal representation to ensure the legal and life success of every child in Massachusetts. The Mass Public Defenders are committed to fighting for equal justice and human dignity, upholding values such as courage, accountability, respect, and excellence. They have a dedicated team of attorneys, including staff attorneys and private attorneys, who strive to provide high-quality legal representation to those in need