Administrative Officer

The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Pennsylvania is accepting applications for the position of Administrative Officer with a start date in mid-September 2025.The Administrative Officer reports directly to the Federal Public Defender and plays a critical role […]

ASSISTANT FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER

The Federal Public Defender for the Middle District of Pennsylvania is seeking an Assistant Federal Public Defender (AFPD) for the Capital Habeas Unit (CHU). This is a full-time attorney position in the Harrisburg office.  The Capital Habeas Unit represents death-sentenced […]

ASSISTANT FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER

The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Pennsylvania is seeking a trial attorney to serve as an Assistant Federal Public Defender in its Pittsburgh office. The position primarily involves legal representation of indigent persons accused of federal crimes […]

ASSISTANT FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER

The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Pennsylvania is seeking a trial attorney to serve as an Assistant Federal Public Defender in its Pittsburgh office. The position primarily involves legal representation of indigent persons accused of federal crimes […]

ASSISTANT FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER – CAPITAL HABEAS UNIT

The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Pennsylvania is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Federal Public Defender in its Capital Habeas Unit (CHU). The CHU represents death- sentenced prisoners in federal habeas corpus proceedings in the […]

Assistant Federal Public Defender – Appeals/Non-Capital Habeas – 2024-07

The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Pennsylvania is seeking an attorney to serve as an Assistant Federal Public Defender in the Appeals and Non-Capital Habeas Unit in its Pittsburgh office. The position primarily involves legal representation of […]

Assistant Federal Public Defender – Appeals/Non-Capital Habeas Unit

The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Pennsylvania is seeking an attorney to serve as an Assistant Federal Public Defender in the Appeals and Non-Capital Habeas Unit in its Pittsburgh office. The position primarily involves legal representation of […]

Capital Habeas Unit Supervisor

The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Pennsylvania is accepting applications for a Supervisor for its Capital Habeas Unit (CHU). The CHU represents death-sentenced prisoners in federal habeas corpus proceedings in the United States District Court, the United […]

Chief Public Defender

Allegheny County PAChief Public Defender Position Title:  Chief Public DefenderSalary Range:  $140,000 – $160,000Organization: Public Defender’s Office Allegheny County PACounty Seat Location: Pittsburgh, PAReporting Relationship: Allegheny County ManagerWebsite: www.alleghenycounty.us Recruitment Contacts On behalf of Allegheny County PA:Carolyn Aberman, Carolyn.Aberman@kornferry.comJohn Tarr, […]

Criminal Justice Act Resource Counsel

The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Pennsylvania is accepting applications for the position of Criminal Justice Act Resource Counsel to join our Pittsburgh office.The Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Resource Counsel will assist the Federal Public Defender in […]

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/Mitigation Specialist (Capital Habeas Unit)

The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh Division) is seeking an Investigator/Mitigation Specialist for its Capital Habeas Unit (CHU), subject to the availability of funds. The CHU represents death-sentenced prisoners in federal habeas corpus proceedings in […]

Letter to Montgomery County, PA, Board of Commissioners

Letter relating to the termination of a chief and deputy public defender.

Pennsylvania Indigent Defense: Finally Moving into the 21st Century?

Written by: Phyllis H. Subin, Esq., Executive Director, Pennsylvania Coalition for Justice Ms. Subin spent twenty-three years at the Defender Association of Philadelphia where she was a trial and appellate attorney and the Association’s first full time Director of Training […]

Public Defender

The County of Blair seeks a dedicated Public Defender to practice law in picturesque, historic Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will be responsible for representing individuals charged with crimes who cannot afford to hire legal counsel. You will provide […]

Research and Writing Specialist

A Research and Writing Specialist provides advanced legal research, drafting, analysis and litigation assistance to Assistant Federal Public Defenders in the CHU. A Specialist stays apprised of the latest developments in habeas corpus and criminal law and procedure in federal […]