261 | The Problems with Public Defense in Florida and Georgia w/Radley Balko

Today, Hunter spoke once again with Radley Balko, a long-time investigative journalist, to discus his most recent reporting on public defense in Florida and Georgia. As has been discussed on the show previously, both states are struggling to meet the […]

Adrienne Johnson: Can Gwinnett County Muster the Political Will to Solve their Public Defender Problems

Today, Hunter is joined by another amazing guest from the Wren Collective, Adrienne Johnson. Today’s conversation is about their report on Public Defense in Gwinnet County, Georgia. While there is a state wide Public Defender in Georgia, Gwinnet County has […]

Assistant Federal Defender

The Federal Defender of the Middle District of Georgia, Inc., (FDMDGA) has an opening for an Assistant Federal Defender in its Macon, GA office. This office handles trial level cases before the United States Magistrate and District Courts within the […]

Assistant Public Defender

We are looking for passionate and dedicated attorneys to handle all the duties involved in managing indigent defense matters in the Municipal Court of Atlanta. Our primary areas of practice are misdemeanor, traffic, and city ordinances. The office also has an […]

Assistant Public Defender

TRIAL LAWYER WANTED: Fight for Justice in the Mountains of Northwest Georgia The Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office is looking for a lawyer who has a heart for the underdog and a desire to be the best lawyer […]

Assistant Public Defender

Overview: The Eastern Judicial Circuit, a single-county circuit encompassing Savannah, seeks multiple attorneys to represent indigent clients through all phases of criminal proceedings. Positions are available superior court. About the Office: Our office includes dedicated divisions for Major Crimes, Other […]

Capital Habeas Assistant Federal Defender

Capital Habeas Unit (CHU) Assistant Federal Defenders represent death-sentenced clients in their federalhabeas corpus proceedings, state clemency proceedings, and in proceedings related to execution dates.CHU attorneys carry a full caseload, representing clients in all stages of their federal court litigation—investigation, […]

Death Penalty Investigator

The Southern Center for Human Rights (SCHR) invites applications for a Death Penalty Investigator to join its Capital Litigation Unit (CLU). About SCHR SCHR is working for equality, dignity, and justice for people impacted by the criminal legal system in […]

Death Penalty Investigator

About SCHR SCHR is working for equality, dignity, and justice for people impacted by the criminal legal system in the Deep South. SCHR fights for a world free from mass incarceration, the death penalty, the criminalization of poverty, and racial […]

Human Rights Investigator

About SCHR The Southern Center for Human Rights is working for equality, dignity, and justice for people impacted by the criminal legal system in the Deep South. SCHR fights for a world free from mass incarceration, the death penalty, the […]

Letter to Atlanta Mayor

Letter relating to the removal of a chief public defender.

Letter to Houston County, GA, Board of Commissioners

Letter relating to the termination of a chief public defender who raised ethical concerns about workloads.

McElrath v. Georgia:  Double Jeopardy bars retrial after acquittal even if verdict is inconsistent with other verdicts

Double jeopardy bars retrial after a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity even if that verdict is inconsistent with other verdicts in the case, the U.S. Supreme Court held February 21, in McElrath v. Georgia.             Damian McElrath, […]

Senior Attorney – Impact Litigation Unit

Southern Center for Human Rights (SCHR), a leading force challenging unconstitutional practices of the criminal legal system through federal and state litigation in Alabama and Georgia, is seeking nominations and applications for a Senior Attorney to join the Impact Litigation […]

Staff Attorney, Impact Litigation Unit

Impact Litigation Staff Attorney Southern Center for Human Rights (SCHR), a leading organization challenging unconstitutional practices of the criminal and carceral systems of Georgia and Alabama through federal and state court litigation, seeks applications for a Staff Attorney to join the […]