“[A]ny person haled into court, who is too poor to hire a lawyer, cannot be assured a fair trial unless counsel is provided for him.”
Federal criminal defense for people who cannot afford a lawyer
The Office of the Federal Public Defender represents people charged with federal crimes in the Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana. The federal court appoints us under the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, and decides who is eligible for our services.
Our attorneys represent clients at every stage of a federal case, from the first court appearance through trial, sentencing, and, when the law allows, appeal and post-conviction proceedings. Federal Public Defender attorneys do not engage in private practice.