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Allen County War Memorial Coliseum · 4 hours ago

Assistant Public Defender- Misdemeanors

Fort Wayne, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Allen County War Memorial Coliseum is seeking a Deputy Public Defender for Misdemeanors to provide criminal defense to indigent defendants in Allen County, Indiana. The role involves representing defendants in court, maintaining client communication, and ensuring high-quality legal representation throughout various legal proceedings.

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Responsibilities

Works directly with defendant and maintains regular contact with clients through correspondence, phone calls, and in person meetings, while upholding ethical duties of loyalty and confidentiality

Responsible for representing defendants during criminal investigative proceedings

Represents defendants in all court appearances, including pretrial discovery, withdraw pleas, and suppression notices

Works with support staff to provide effective and high quality legal representation to accused indigent people facing felony or misdemeanor charges, juvenile adjudication, and mental health commitments

Attends post-trial sentencing hearings for clients who negotiate plea bargains or are found guilty in trial

Files appeals when errors are found in court proceedings which prevented the defendant from having a fair trial

Performs all other duties as assigned