Noah Cox
Los Angeles County Public Defender who created a unit to represent people with cognitive disorders and appears in the episode as a central interviewed subject about that work.
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Jan 18, 2026 • 29min
Defending the Disabled
Meg Anderson, an NPR criminal justice correspondent, and Noah Cox, a public defender in L.A. who created a specialized unit for defendants with cognitive impairments, dive deep into the intersection of cognitive disabilities and the criminal justice system. They discuss alarming trends among defendants struggling with basic questions due to undiagnosed impairments. The podcast highlights a groundbreaking unit aimed at providing support to ensure these individuals receive appropriate care and alternatives to incarceration, showcasing the potential for diversion programs to transform lives.
Dec 2, 2025 • 1h 5min
423 | How the Los Angeles Public Defender is Revolutionizing the Representation of People with Neurocognitive Disorders w/Noah Cox
Noah Cox, a Deputy Public Defender in Los Angeles, leads the Neurocognitive Disorders Team, aiming to revolutionize legal representation for clients with cognitive impairments. He discusses the challenges in court before the team's establishment and differences between neurocognitive disorders and mental illness. Noah highlights a unique screening process and the importance of empathy in legal settings. He emphasizes client-centered goals and a collaborative approach among legal and support systems, paving the way for effective advocacy for vulnerable populations.
