Derwyn Bunton started their career at the Juvenile Justice Project of Louisiana in 1998, serving as the Associate Director until 2008. In 2009, they joined the Orleans Public Defenders as the Chief Public Defender.
Derwyn Bunton attended San Diego State University from 1990 to 1995, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Political Science. Derwyn then went on to study at the New York University School of Law from 1995 to 1998, obtaining a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree.
January, 2009 - present
Chief Public Defender/managing Attorney at Neighborhood Defender Service
Chief Public Defender at Pascua Yaqui Tribe
Chief Public Defender at Calhoun County Government
Chief Public Defender at Peoria County Government
Deputy Chief Public Defender at Steuben County