MITIGATION SPECIALIST

Job Summary Under the general direction of the Mitigation Specialist Supervisor, develops detailed psychosocial biographies of adult and juvenile clients who face incarceration sentences or dispositions.  The mitigation evidence will be used to persuade the court that the clients should […]

Investigator Meetup: The Gideon Blueprint: Innovating On-Prem AI for Public Defense

The Gideon Blueprint: Innovating On-Prem AI for Public Defense This session explores the full arc of building a secure, on-premises AI system tailored for public defense work. From research and cost comparisons to the decision to avoid cloud-based risks, we’ll […]

Investigator Supervisor Meetup: 06-11-2025- Open Chat

HI all, Supervisors and lead investigators second Wednesday of the month is coming, so let’s chat about how things are in your offices, with your cases and clients. Join us! See you on Wednesday, Jon  

Theory Based Jury Selection

Jury Selection is one of the most important aspects of developing a successful defense of your client. It is also an aspect many defense lawyers either find very challenging or don’t spend enough time preparing. We will discuss the importance […]

Investigator Meetup: Inside the system from two perspectives – 5/30/2025- 2:00 ET, 1:00 CT, 12:00 MT, 11:00 PT

Inside the System pulls back the curtain on the justice system—taught by someone who’s worked both sides. Everything from arrests to courtroom battles, real insight every future law enforcer or advocate needs. Dyllan Leonard is a former police officer and […]

Investigator

The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Pennsylvania is accepting applications for the position of Investigator.The Investigator is a key member of the defense team who reviews evidence, develops theories of defense and mitigation, locates and interviews witnesses […]

Investigator Supervisor Meetup: 5-14-2025- Open Chat

HI all, Supervisors and lead investigators second Wednesday of the month is coming, so let’s chat about how things are in your offices, with your cases and clients. Join us! See you on Wednesday, Jon  

AI in Justice – Insights and Implications for Public Defenders

Join us for an insightful webinar as we delve into the findings of the 2025 AI in Justice Survey, which gathered perspectives from nearly 400 justice professionals nationwide. This session will explore how public defenders are navigating increasing administrative and […]

Homicide Investigator

The Bronx Defenders – an innovative, progressive, holistic indigent defense office in the South Bronx – seeks an experienced investigator with a commitment to social justice to join our Homicide Practice Group as a Homicide Investigator. The Bronx Defenders is […]

An Exploration of AANHPI Month, DEI, & Public Defense

The DEIJ and Racial Justice Meetups are happy to present its May 2025 webinar in honor of AANHPI Heritage Month. This presentation aims to raise awareness, foster cultural understanding, and explore ways to improve fairness in the public defense system […]