public defender

Trump Should Be So Lucky

Forget the public defender pejoratives and jokes. Donald Trump’s counsel could learn a thing or two from us.
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Elizabeth Warren's Push To Diversify Federal Judges Is Finally Catching On

The Democratic senator has spent years calling for more public defenders and fewer corporate attorneys getting federal judgeships. Now Joe Biden agrees.
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Progressive Groups Ask Senators To Commit To No Corporate Lawyers For Biden's Judge Picks

"If the American public is to maintain faith in our judicial system," it's time for more public defenders and civil rights lawyers on the federal bench, the groups say.
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I'm A Public Defender, And This Is What I Wear To Work

Lawyers are consistently judged for what they wear in the courtroom, and it can dramatically affect their clients' lives.
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Progressive Public Defender Tiffany Cabán Leads Close Primary; Race Too Close To Call

Insurgent leftist Tiffany Cabán holds a lead over Queens Borough President Melinda Katz in the Democratic race for Queens District Attorney, but Katz has not conceded.
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Opinion | Jim Jordan Has Gone From Oversight Crusader To Trump’s Public Defender

Elevating Jordan to Trump's new chief public defender is a staggering display of hypocrisy.
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Arrested? John Oliver Has A Warning You Have To Hear

"If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you, provided that you pay that attorney."
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