206 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 7 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 7 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (76%).
r/publicdefenders Traffic & Engagement r/publicdefenders Traffic & Engagement
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r/publicdefenders Most Active Times When r/publicdefenders Is Most Active
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r/publicdefenders Flair Performance r/publicdefenders Flair Performance
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| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| support | 22 (35.5%) | 86 |
| future pd | 12 (19.4%) | 10 |
| jobs | 11 (17.7%) | 16 |
| workplace | 7 (11.3%) | 8 |
| injustice | 6 (9.7%) | 8 |
| trial | 4 (6.5%) | 114 |
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r/publicdefenders Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/publicdefenders
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| defense | 14 (6.8%) | 29 | 21 |
| court | 14 (6.8%) | 36 | 12 |
| public | 14 (6.8%) | 44 | 23 |
| case | 13 (6.3%) | 55 | 22 |
| law | 12 (5.8%) | 13 | 14 |
| trial | 12 (5.8%) | 65 | 32 |
| advice | 10 (4.8%) | 9 | 17 |
r/publicdefenders Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/publicdefenders
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r/publicdefenders Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/publicdefenders
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The type of thing a client will interrupt your cross-examination to tell you to say
Why are sex offenders so goddamn whiny?
In the pantheon of dumb things prosecutors do...
Just found out I’m actually not a lawyer
Many such cases!
When your client makes a big point about how they're gonna fire you, but you're a salaried employee
In light of the plea negotiations post
Innocent client convicted
Iowa's solicitor general wishes he could have done pro bono prosecution 💔
My public defender tattoo
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The type of thing a client will interrupt your cross-examination to tell you to say | 1.1K | 72 | image | Aug 2 |
| Why are sex offenders so goddamn whiny? | 853 | 285 | text | Aug 4 |
| In the pantheon of dumb things prosecutors do... | 539 | 72 | text | Aug 6 |
| Just found out I’m actually not a lawyer | 505 | 158 | text | Aug 20 |
| Many such cases! | 473 | 58 | image | Aug 23 |
| When your client makes a big point about how they're gonna fire you, but you're a salaried employee | 454 | 43 | image | Aug 27 |
| In light of the plea negotiations post | 441 | 37 | image | Aug 20 |
| Innocent client convicted | 426 | 108 | text | Aug 29 |
| Iowa's solicitor general wishes he could have done pro bono prosecution 💔 | 401 | 96 | image | Aug 18 |
| My public defender tattoo | 372 | 53 | image | Aug 26 |
r/publicdefenders Audience Overlap r/publicdefenders Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/publicdefenders FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/publicdefenders
What's the best time to post on r/publicdefenders?
Based on posting volume, r/publicdefenders is most active on Thursdays around 7 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/publicdefenders?
r/publicdefenders averages 7 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/publicdefenders get?
Posts on r/publicdefenders average about 61 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/publicdefenders get most?
On r/publicdefenders, most posts are text posts (76%)