Carol Clem

Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office

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Assistant Public Defender for the County of Los Angeles

Carol Clem on KCRW

Ever since election day, the phones have been busy at the LA County Public Defender’s Office.

LA Is Learning Tough on Crime Is Tough to Undo

Ever since election day, the phones have been busy at the LA County Public Defender’s Office.

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