The Assigned Counsel Program

Public Interest

“The Program strives to help those who cannot help themselves, who face steep odds against the power of the State, and who struggle with poverty, mental issues, helplessness and dread. The attorneys in the Program save lives and save families. Panel attorneys are the first line of defense for the freedoms granted to us by the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The Program provides training and support to the panel attorneys, including mentoring, case conferences, CLE, and social worker assistance for the client.”

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Deputy Defender for Discovery Litigation & Expert Services

The Assigned Counsel Program Full Time

13 days ago

The goal of the deputy defender for discovery litigation and expert services to improve the quality of representation for indigent clients in criminal cases by: (1) Assisting the panel attorneys in analyzing legal and strategic issues, (2) broadening the scope of knowledge of the panel attorneys, especially in new or changed areas of law, and (3) Providing reliable and prompt in-office support for trial attorneys who enco...