Anjelica Hendricks

Anjelica Hendricks is an Assistant Professor of Law specializing in policing, criminal law, and criminal procedure. Her research draws on professional experiences as a Senior Policy Analyst at Philadelphia’s Police Advisory Commission and as a Philadelphia Public Defender. She holds a BA in Political Science & Philosophy from James Madison University and a JD from Washington and Lee University School of Law.

Research Interests: Her work focuses on systemic barriers to police accountability, pre-trial criminal procedure reforms, and ethical dimensions of plea bargaining. She advocates for legal mechanisms to address misconduct and improve transparency in criminal justice systems.

Publications: Her recent articles explore tolling justice delays, plea bargain ethics, and exposing police misconduct in pre-trial phases. These works contribute to debates on procedural fairness and systemic reform.

Professional Background: Prior to academia, she represented indigent clients and analyzed policy to strengthen police accountability frameworks. These experiences ground her academic contributions in practical legal challenges.