Appellate Attorney/Assistant Public Defender

The Missouri State Public Defender System is accepting applications for an Assistant Public Defender in the St. Louis Appellate/PCR Office. This position involves providing representation to indigent clients who have been convicted of felony offenses, and who are proceeding on […]

Appellate Attorney/Assistant Public Defender

The Missouri State Public Defender System is accepting applications for an Assistant Public Defender in the Columbia Appellate Office. Attorney will represent indigent clients in all three Courts of Appeals and in the Missouri Supreme Court on direct appeals from […]

Attorney – Columbia Children’s Defense Team

Job Summary – Why you’ll love this position The Missouri State Public Defender is an agency dedicated to providing legal representation to individuals who are unable to afford an attorney in criminal cases. We are committed to upholding the constitutional […]

District Defender

The Missouri State Public Defender System is accepting applications for a District Defender in the Jefferson City Office. This eleven-attorney office handles cases in Cole, Miller, and Moniteau counties. In addition to caseload responsibilities, as the managing attorney for the […]

Holistic Defense Development VISTA

Want to make a real impact while gaining hands-on experience at the intersection of law, social work, and public policy? Join the Missouri State Public Defender (MSPD) as a Holistic Defense Development VISTA and be a part of the transformative shift […]

If Another Person Confesses to a Crime, Why Can’t Jurors Hear that Evidence? w/Sharon Turlington

Today, Hunter is joined by long time Capital Defender, Sharon Turlington. Today, the two discuss cases that bookended Sharon’s career in Missouri. Both cases involved an in the weeds evidentiary rule that prohibits testimony that points to the guilt of […]

Missouri Justice Fellow

Two year criminal defense fellowship with Missouri State Public Defender System (MSPD). Fellows will gain hands-on trial experience as they manage their own caseload and defend their clients through each step of the criminal case. By bringing quality legal representation […]

Mitigation Specialist – Defense Social Worker #170135

As a Mitigation Specialist, you will serve clients in an assigned region, building relationships with community providers and overcoming barriers clients face in accessing services and the stigma of criminal legal involvement. Your key responsibilities include: Client Advocacy and Case […]

Mitigation Specialist (Defense Social Worker) – Northeast Missouri

Job Location: This position can be based at one of the Missouri State Public Defender Offices located in Chillicothe, Moberly, or Hannibal. The Missouri Public Defender System (MSPD) is dedicated to providing legal representation to individuals accused of or convicted of […]

Public Defender Trial Attorney

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 offices that are strategically located throughout the state, […]

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 […]

State Public Defender Director

The Missouri State Public Defender System (MSPD) is seeking a Department Director responsible for the overall operation and administration of the system to assume the role of Director July 1, 2025.  The Director is appointed by a seven-member Commission to […]