Assistant Public Defender(multiple)

The Oswego County Public Defender’s Office has immediate openings for Assistant Public Defenders responsible for the representation of indigent persons in criminal courts, with emphasis on criminal defense related matters. Full-time and part-time positions are available. Qualifications: Graduation from an […]

Letter to New York Governor on Hurrell-Harring Lawsuit

As Governor, we ask that you lead your state and the nation in correcting this failure. It is for the good of all citizens of your state and will provide a clear message to the nation that New York is […]

Letter to New York Governor on State Funding

The National Association for Public Defense urges you to sign the pending legislation that will require New York State to reimburse its counties for the cost of providing public defense services.

Special Urban Investigator

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:  (All need not be performed in a given position.  Other related activities may be performed although not listed.) Conducts preliminary interviews with clients and prospective clients to determine eligibility for Public Defender services; Interviews clients and witnesses […]

Staff Attorney – Women’s Pretrial Release Initiative #23-229

JOB DESCRIPTION The Law Reform Unit of the Legal Aid Society’s Criminal Defense Practice is seeking an attorney to join the Women’s Pretrial Release Initiative, a specialized initiative within the unit’s Decarceration Project. The Women’s Pretrial Release Initiative secures the […]

The NDS Harlem Union’s Fight for a Fair Contract Amidst New York’s Housing Crisis w/William Botchway, Naomi Schachter, Jeremy Tinsley

Another union episode and another union episode predicated on a communication failure, a cost-of-living crisis and a desperate need for a fair contract. Today, Hunter spoke with three members of the NDS Harlem union, William Botchway, Naomi Schachter and Jeremy […]