Federal Public Defender’s Office For The District of Rhode Island

The Federal Public Defender's Office for the U.S. District of Rhode Island opened in Providence in 2003. With one federal public defender, one first assistant federal public defender, one senior litigator, one branch chief, and two panel attorneys the Federal Public Defender's Office represents individuals who cannot afford to hire an attorney in federal criminal cases, as well as other related matters. Public defenders are assigned to cases by the U.S. District Courts and by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Requests for counsel should be made directly to the appropriate court. The office's mission is to provide legal representation to the clients they serve, and that mission is fulfilled through a collaborative effort. Their attorneys, investigators, paralegals, and support staff work cohesively to achieve the goal of equal justice. For more information on the services of the Federal Public Defender's Office for the U.S. District of Rhode Island, please contact them directly.