Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and the Criminal Justice System: A Neurocriminological Perspective

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) occur when brain function is disrupted by an external force, such as a blow to the head. Common causes of TBIs include sports collisions, traffic accidents, falls, and physical assaults. TBIs are associated with an increased […]

Trial Attorney

The Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Central District of California is accepting applications for full-time attorney positions in its trial unit, stationed in its office in downtown Los Angeles, California.  The trial unit is committed to the pursuit of […]

Trial Attorney

The Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Central District of California is accepting applications for a full-time attorney position in its trial unit in Riverside, California. The Riverside Office represents individuals charged with federal crimes occurring in Riverside and San […]

Criminal Defense Attorney (80364)

Objectives Summary The objective summary of this job classification is to provide professional legal services for the Law Offices of the Public Defender in representing juvenile and adult indigent clients in areas of litigation, appeal, counsel, research and analysis. ***This […]

Trial Attorney – CAFL Family Justice Advocates Springfield

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the public defender agency for Massachusetts, is seeking an attorney to work in the office of Family Justice Advocates (FJA), CPCS’ Children and Family Law Division (CAFL) “conflicts office” in Springfield. FJA provides […]

Experienced Attorney: Western Region

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION: The positions require exceptional trial skills, innovative thinking, investigative skills, and the ability to work independently in managing an active felony caseload. Attorneys work in conjunction with social workers, investigators, experts, and core staff in a team-oriented environment. Attorneys […]

Supervising Attorney, Juvenile: District VII (Anne Arundel County)

Overview Of The Position MOPD Juvenile Defenders provide consistent client-centered representation to their clients from their first court appearance through disposition as well as post-disposition. This vertical representation model leads to deep and lasting client relationships and continuity of representation […]

Public Defender 3 (10114907)

Objectives SummaryThe objective summary of this job classification is to provide professional legal services for the Law Offices of the Public Defender in representing juvenile and adult indigent clients in areas of litigation, appeal, counsel, research and analysis.  Pay Information […]

Deputy Public Defender Youth Associate

The Office of the Municipal Public Defender has been in existence since January 1, 2015, and is overseen by the City’s Chief Municipal Public Defender. The creation of this office ensures that the City and County of Denver is on […]

Postconviction Unit Staff Attorney

The PCU provides direct representation to indigent criminal clients pursuing claimsunder Crim. P. Rule 35(c) and 35(a), where the OSPD has declared a conflict of interest.The unit operates independently within the agency structure. PCU Staff Attorneys work on interdisciplinary teams […]