Attorney I-III – Office of First Defense

The Travis County Office of First Defense provides quality legal defense to persons magistrated in Travis County, TX under Article 15.17 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Magistration is the critical step in the Criminal Legal Process in which […]

Public Defender Trial Attorney

Job Summary – Why you’ll love this position The Missouri Public Defender System (MSPD) is dedicated to providing legal representation to citizens accused of or convicted of crimes in Missouri who cannot afford an attorney. MSPD operates statewide through district […]

Deputy I, II or Senior Deputy DOQ

Primary Duties: Acts as court-appointed counsel representing individuals accused of misdemeanors or felonies in superior, district and juvenile courts.Represents appointed clients in all phases of criminal proceedings, including arraignment, pretrial hearings, trial preparation, plea negotiations, trial and sentencing.Responsible for the […]

Impact Litigation Attorney – El Paso County Public Defender’s Office

The El Paso County Public Defender’s Office is looking for an experienced Impact Litigation Attorney. This role is crucial in advancing civil rights, holding police and district attorney accountable, and driving systemic change through impactful litigation. The Impact Litigation Attorney […]

Staff Attorney II

The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) is nationally recognized as a model state-wide public defender system with an exceptional training and education program. Our defense teams ensure the criminal justice process is fair, results are just, and individual liberties […]

Policy Attorney

New York County Defender Services is looking to hire a policy attorney to join the NYCDS Policy & Community Engagement Unit. This full-time, non-litigation position is designed for lawyer-organizers who seek to use their legal and community organizing expertise to […]

Deputy I or II DOQ

Primary Duties: Acts as court-appointed counsel representing individuals accused of misdemeanors or felonies in superior, district and juvenile courts.Represents appointed clients in all phases of criminal proceedings, including arraignment, pretrial hearings, trial preparation, plea negotiations, trial and sentencing.Responsible for the […]

Private Panel Attorney

ABOUT US The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) is Massachusetts’ public defender agency, committed to advancing justice and equity by ensuring that all individuals, regardless of financial means, have access to dedicated and passionate legal representation in all matters […]

A Neurocriminological and Nutritional Neuroscience Exploration of the “Twinkie Defense”: A Look Back and Lessons Learned

In The People v. White (1979), Dan White’s legal team employed a legal strategy that has since become widely known as the “Twinkie Defense.” Specifically, his lawyers argued that White’s diet, which included an over-reliance on unhealthy foods, contributed to […]