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Jeffrey Gordon Adachi (August 29, 1959 – February 22, 2019) was an American attorney, pension reform advocate, and politician who served as the Public Defender of San Francisco from 2003 to 2019. [1]
Aug 21, 2019 · The family of former San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi hired independent experts who dispute the autopsy's conclusion of drug and alcohol overdose. They claim he died of a heart attack and accuse the Medical Examiner's director of conflict of interest.
Jeff Adachi was a dedicated and visionary public defender who fought for equal access to justice and social change for the poor and voiceless. He passed away in 2019, leaving a lasting impact on the San Francisco Public Defender's Office and the criminal justice system.
Feb 23, 2019 · Jeff Adachi, a five-time elected public defender for San Francisco, passed away on Friday night after having trouble breathing. He was a fearless advocate for justice, police accountability and criminal justice reform, and received many local and national awards.
Feb 24, 2019 · Jeff Adachi, a Japanese-American who fought for justice and police accountability, passed away suddenly on Friday night. He was a tireless advocate for his clients, a relentless reformer and a champion of public service.
- Scott Shafer
- KQED Contributor
Learn about the life and legacy of Jeff Adachi, the late San Francisco Public Defender who was also a documentary filmmaker. Explore his obituary, biography, and the Adachi Project, a storytelling initiative to illuminate the U.S. criminal legal system.
Feb 23, 2019 · San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi, a renowned advocate for the accused and an outspoken watchdog on police misconduct, has died. He was 59. Mayor London Breed confirmed Friday night that...
