Colorado State Public Defender
Paige Herer is a Deputy Public Defender at the Colorado State Public Defender since June 2022, specializing in criminal defense. Previously, Paige served as a Pro Bono Scholar at The Legal Aid Society, focusing on exoneration efforts for formerly convicted defendants. Education includes a Juris Doctor from New York Law School, where Paige was a Staff Editor for the Law Review, contributing notable notes on Fourth Amendment issues and federal sentencing enhancements. Additional legal experience encompasses roles as a Judicial Intern with the United States Courts, a Clinical Intern in a Post-Conviction Innocence Clinic, and a Summer Intern at ALTMAN & ALTMAN, LLP, conducting extensive legal research across various domains. Academic background includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Political Science, and International Studies from Penn State University, complemented by roles in writing tutoring and campus engagement.
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Colorado State Public Defender
The single overriding objective for the Office of the Colorado State Public Defender is to provide zealous and effective representation for indigent individuals who are charged with the commission of a crime in Colorado. The right to counsel is established by both the United States and Colorado Constitutions.