Bob Ravitz News Today

A legacy of providing legal representation to those who need it most will live on after Bob Ravitz's death, a family of attorneys and advocates say.

A man described as a "legal giant" in Oklahoma County died early Tuesday morning.

The State of Oklahoma and its communities are mourning the loss of trailblazing lawyer and Oklahoma County Chief Public Defender, Robert A. Ravitz.

Oklahoma County helped about 400 people avoid potential arrests and stays in Oklahoma County's jail through its warrant clearance event in December.

If you want to avoid the risk of being taken to jail because you haven't paid a fine or fee, this event on Dec. 15 is for you.

The public defender's office spoke out after a woman was released by a judge on Oct. 30, but she wasn't physically allowed to walk out until days later.

Oklahoma County's sheriff will help process 'fast-track' bookings where charged defendants who have made bond still need to be put into state records.

Oklahoma County's sheriff will help process 'fast-track' bookings where charged defendants who have made bond still need to be put into state records.

The next event is scheduled for Dec. 15.

The Citizens Bond Oversight Committee tasked with selecting a site for a new jail eliminated several potential sites Wednesday.