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hellewoods.bsky.social
(h)elle woods, j.d.
@hellewoods.bsky.social
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Chicago ✈️ Bronx, so you know I'm trouble. Public defender. Abolition. Maligning agents of the state for sport. Send coffee. She series.
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hellewoods.bsky.social
Here's to families being together going into the weekend. 🍻
A mezcal paloma in a dark bar.
November 22, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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Close up of a frothy, purple cocktail garnished with a violet sitting on a table in front of a window. In the background is a view of Manhattan from about 20 floors up.
November 16, 2025 at 3:07 AM
hellewoods.bsky.social
Quote post with your own dramatic black & white selfie

(Circa 2017 ish)
Black and white photo of a redhead with cat eyeliner and dark lipstick smoking a cigarette. Her hair is pinned up in victory rolls and she's wearing a cardigan with a pearl bow.
November 13, 2025 at 11:58 PM
hellewoods.bsky.social
Do we think I can just throw a blazer over this and call it good?
Mirror selfie of a woman holding a cup of coffee. She's wearing a black, red, and yellow plaid midi length wool skirt and a black sleeveless top with black t-strap heels. She is annoyed it is cold outside.
November 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
hellewoods.bsky.social
Bronx County Court: 1
Me: 0
Close up of a blister pack of gel tab cold medicine.
November 9, 2025 at 5:29 PM
hellewoods.bsky.social
A good bartender will typically give you a free drink if they've had to witness the light leave your eyes in real time.

In the inverse, they'll give you, like, four.
A pinkish tequila cocktail in a coupe glass garnished with a dried grapefruit slice, sitting on a corner table in a dark bar.
November 8, 2025 at 11:18 PM
hellewoods.bsky.social
Ultra rare non-suit day!
Bathroom mirror selfie of a tired, old, blond woman in a red, long-sleeved top and jeans.
November 7, 2025 at 12:42 AM
hellewoods.bsky.social
Fresh out of training.

I'll see you in court.
Blond woman in a wine colored suit and matching blouse with gold studded nude heels taking a mirror selfie before heading out to malign state actors for sport.
October 28, 2025 at 12:39 PM
hellewoods.bsky.social
We really have no chill...
One forearm tattooed with the words "make no little plans," and a second forearm tattooed with the four red stars from the Chicago flag, which is the greatest flag in the world.
September 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
hellewoods.bsky.social
Here is a fantastic photo of my cat. For no reason. Except I feel sad.
A small calico cat sticking her tongue out.
September 5, 2025 at 3:40 AM
hellewoods.bsky.social
Class of 2025 is entering the workforce!
Text exchange. Him: I've been a public defender for a little over a week, I hate cops and prosecutors. Me: Welcome to the club! Meetings are usually on Thursdays. Someone usually brings cookies. Him: OH and judges are fucking assholes.
September 3, 2025 at 10:25 PM
hellewoods.bsky.social
None of my suits still fit, but this dress I haven't been able to zip up since 2018 does. I'm going to need a paycheck, stat.
A middle-aged woman taking a mirror selfie wearing a fitted green dress and white high heels. Behind the mirror is a white bookshelf with multiple stacks of books, a 75 year old toaster, a crocheted flaming dumpster fire, and a John Roberts bobblehead.
September 2, 2025 at 6:53 PM
hellewoods.bsky.social
Taps the sign...
Yellow planner with a dark blue sticker of the Morton Salt girl in a yellow dress. The sticker says "STFU about Chicago. You don't live here."
August 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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Starting to hang things in my office. Goal is to one day afford frames for everything. Special thanks to @rsgat.bsky.social for the pigeon that I adore so much.
A white wall with various pictures hung on it. At the bottom is a daybed that is desperately lacking pillows and blankets.
August 23, 2025 at 7:48 PM
hellewoods.bsky.social
Sorry kids, my idea of reading for fun is most people's homework.
Cover of the book "Imperial Policing: Weaponized Data in Carceral Chicago."
August 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM
hellewoods.bsky.social
Good afternoon!
Wispy clouds in a blue sky. It's a hot, sunny day in the south Bronx.
August 9, 2025 at 4:50 PM
hellewoods.bsky.social
I made it home ❤️
Nighttime in the south Bronx from my rooftop.
August 9, 2025 at 5:30 AM
hellewoods.bsky.social
Took this before leaving my apartment in the Bronx to drive back to Boston last night. The last few months have been absolute hell, but I'm pretty lucky considering.
South Bronx rooftop, looking out over the neighborhood as the sun was beginning it's descent. Manhattan is in the distance.
August 8, 2025 at 7:21 PM
hellewoods.bsky.social
The defense rests.
Photo of a cleared off, empty desk. Only a computer remains. Nearly 2 years of files have been put away. Personal items are bagged up in the chair. The lights are off.
August 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
hellewoods.bsky.social
Saw this happen last night. Just got to work. Today might be a half day.
Screenshot of a news article about a shooting in front of my house last night. One man died.
August 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
hellewoods.bsky.social
We interrupt packing for this important announcement: it is rite of passage time for the child!
In my kitchen, wrecked from a day of packing to move. I am holding up a bottle of Malört.
August 3, 2025 at 11:07 PM
hellewoods.bsky.social
Picked up my keys yesterday. Back in Boston today to pack. No sleep 'til...the Bronx?
A cloudy day. There is a mural that says "The Bronx" on the side of a building, overlooking rooftops. In the top right foreground, my hand is holding the set of keys to my new apartment.
August 2, 2025 at 5:05 PM
hellewoods.bsky.social
One last time...
An Amtrak departures board in Moynihan Train Hall. The lounge is in the background.
August 2, 2025 at 9:41 AM
hellewoods.bsky.social
The first things I'll see when I wake up in the morning: the bar testing site and New Jersey.
View looking west from my hotel room in Manhattan on a very hot, sunny afternoon.
July 28, 2025 at 8:12 PM
hellewoods.bsky.social
I'll play. But you have to pick a number because I'm not just going to answer one entire question at random. Or two. Depending on who is out there doomscrolling today.
Get to know me 1 like = 1 answer 1. Do you have any nicknames? 16. Describe your dream home. 2. What is a compliment you've never 17. What is your strongest held belief(s)? forgotten? 18. If you could get on a plane 3. Is there something you want to tell tomorrow, where would you go? someone, but won't? 19. What is your most attractive feature? 4. Do you believe in soulmates? 20. Do you believe in aliens? Why or why not? 5. Biggest turn on? 21. Biggest turn off? 6. What was your first job? 22. What has made you laugh the most lately? 7. What was the last song you sang? 23. Favorite animal? 8. What is one of your most treasured 24. What lyrics are currently stuck in memories? your head? 9. What has overwhelmed you recently? 10. Someone gave you $100, what are you 25. Is there someone you wish you could forgive? spending it on? 26. Name 3-5 ways to win your heart. 11. What makes you feel appreciated? 27. Favorite comfort show? 12. Do you have trust issues? 28. Name one thing that always makes 13. Best concert you've ever been to? you angry. 14. Do you care what other people think of 29. Favorite type of weather? you? 30. What are you currently looking 15. What are your main hobbies? forward to?
July 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM