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EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 1H

Defender Zafar Bandukda

from The Cook County Public Defender Podcast · host Aaron Goldstein

Zafar Bandukda is an attorney in our Family Defense division. We talk about his life and why he became a defender. As you will hear, the child welfare system is riddled with unfairness and injustice, and Zafar is on the front lines fighting for every single client he represents. And somehow is able to live a full life outside the office through his many talents.

Zafar Bandukda is an attorney in our Family Defense division. We talk about his life and why he became a defender. As you will hear, the child welfare system is riddled with unfairness and injustice, and Zafar is on the front lines fighting for every single client he represents. And somehow is able to live a full life outside the office through his many talents.

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