Richard Ramirez (aka the “Night Stalker”): A Neurocriminological and Forensic Psychological Perspective

Richard Ramirez (aka the “Night Stalker”) was considered one of the most sadistic serial killers in American history. This training will examine the potential prenatal and postnatal neurobiopsychosocial factors that could have played a role in this case. Further, discussions […]

Assistant Public Defender (District 14 – Cumberland County)

The Office of the Public Defender, District 14, seeks a qualified individual to serve as an Assistant Public Defender.  The selected candidate will join our team in representing indigent persons charged with criminal offenses in District and Superior Court. We […]

Assistant Public Defender (District 15 – Bladen, Columbus Counties)

Recruiting for multiple positions for Bladen and Columbus counties. The Office of the Public Defender, District 15, is seeking qualified individuals to serve as an Assistant Public Defender. The selected candidate will represent indigent persons charged with criminal offenses in […]

Assistant Public Defender (District 6 – New Hanover County)

We are seeking NC licensed attorneys, or persons who are awaiting licensure/bar results, to commence immediately or upon licensure. The New Hanover County Office of the Public Defender represents indigent clients in all criminal and juvenile delinquency matters, and parents […]

Division Chief, Training Division

The Opportunity This position reports directly to the Chief of Staff and has administrative and technical responsibility for the Training Division in the Office of the Public Defender. The Division Chief assists in directing daily activities and operations. The Division […]

Division Chief, Strategic Communications Division

The Opportunity This position reports directly to the Chief Deputy and has administrative and technical responsibility for the Strategic Communications Division which is comprised of the Appellate, Employee Relations, and Communications Units in the Office of the Public Defender. The […]

Research and Writing Specialist

The Federal Public Defender, Southern District of Texas, is accepting applications for the position of Research and Writing Specialist to be stationed in the Houston office. The federal defender organization operates under authority of the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. […]

Appellate Attorney

The Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Central District of California is accepting applicationsfor a full-time attorney position in its appellate unit, stationed in Los Angeles, California. Theappellate unit is committed to the pursuit of justice by aggressively advocating in […]

Non Cap Appellate Attorney

The Non-Capital Appellate Attorney (Attorney IV)  is an attorney with a high degree of experience and knowledge in appellate defense in California. The Attorney IV supports the development of attorneys at the Office of the State Public Defender (OSPD) working […]

MAC Law & Trial Resource Attorney (Grant Funded)

SummaryUnder general direction, resource attorneys support appointed attorneys and serve as the primary liaison between MAC office and each individual court. Resource attorneys will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining legal resources made available through the MAC–physically and electronically–for court […]