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Current Employment Opportunities

Assistant Federal Public Defender

Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
Office Address: 102 Versailles Boulevard, Suite 816, Lafayette, LA 70501

The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana is accepting applications for an Assistant Federal Public Defender position in the Lafayette Office.

The Office operates under the authority of the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, and provides court-appointed defense services in federal criminal cases to individuals unable to afford counsel.

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Other Positions

At this time, there are no additional vacancies. Please check back periodically for future opportunities.