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The Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia

About The Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia

It is the mission of the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia (PDS) to provide and promote quality legal representation to indigent adults and children facing a loss of liberty in the District of Columbia, thereby protecting society's interest in the fair administration of justice.

A major portion of the work we do consists of representing individuals in the District of Columbia’s local criminal justice system who are charged with committing serious criminal acts and who are eligible for court-appointed counsel.

PDS attorneys represent indigent clients in the majority of the most serious adult felony cases filed in the District of Columbia Superior Court every year, clients pursuing or defending against criminal appeals, nearly all individuals facing parole revocation under the District of Columbia Code, and all defendants in the District of Columbia Superior Court requiring representation at Drug Court sanctions hearings. PDS also provides legal representation to people facing involuntary civil commitment in the mental health system, as well as to many of the indigent children in the most serious delinquency cases, including those who have special education needs due to learning disabilities.

PDS provides its exceptional legal service through seven legal divisions: Trial, Appellate, Mental Health, Special Litigation, Parole, Civil Legal Services, and Community Defender. The successful work of these legal divisions is supported by the Investigations Division, the Office of Rehabilitation and Development, the Defender Services Office, and administrative support.

Reviews

Investigative Intern

May 2018 - July 2018 Washington, DC
“It prepared me for a career in the criminal justice system. ”

Criminal Law Investigative Intern

May 2018 - August 2018 Washington, DC
“I loved that it was a super hands on experience. I learned an immense amount of knowledge about the criminal justice system and investigation in general. I created meaningful relationships with clients and saw a different side of DC that I hadn't seen before. It was eye opening and overall a great experience.”
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