• Meet the NAPD Board of Directors!

    The National Association for Public Defense (NAPD) is excited to announce the 2024 Board of Directors. Our new officers come with extensive public defense expertise and demonstrated leadership skills that will propel NAPD's mission forward. Their diverse backgrounds and proven track records in public service will undoubtedly enrich our initiatives and strengthen our community!

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    Giving Tuesday

    NAPD's Decade for Defense is going strong with our fundraising efforts. We invite you to join our “10 for 10” campaign to make a special contribution to expand NAPD's programs and membership!

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    Training at your fingertips

    Members can access hundreds of hours of on-demand training and educational resources though the MyGideon portal.

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    Representing all Public Defense Professionals

    NAPD brings together all members of public defense teams - including attorneys, social workers, investigators, trainers, diversity directors, rural leaders, and more - at virtual meet-ups every month.

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    25,000+

    Members reflect all professionals who are critical to delivering the right to counsel and all system types and specialty practices delivering public defense advocacy.

    50 States

    Representing across all states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories.