New Hampshire Public Defender
Heather Erskine is a legal professional with extensive experience in public defense and appellate law. Currently serving as a Staff Attorney at the New Hampshire Public Defender since January 2023, Erskine previously held the position of Deputy Division Chief and Staff Attorney at the Louisville Metro Public Defender from August 2015 to January 2023. Prior experience includes working as a Staff Attorney for the United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit and interning at the Office of the Appellate Defender and the Immigrant Defense Project. Additionally, Erskine contributed as a Program Developer at OpenDoors prior to entering the legal field. Educational qualifications include a Juris Doctor degree from New York University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies from Brown University.