The Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia (PDS) provides and promotes quality legal representation to indigent adults and children facing a loss of liberty in the District of Columbia, thereby protects society's interest in the fair administration of justice. #PDSDC

For more than 60 years, PDS has led the nation in providing exceptional advocacy and quality legal representation to indigent adults and children. Judges and prosecutors alike, as well as public defender agencies and criminal justice bars across the country, acknowledge and respect the outstanding work of PDS’s attorneys.  PDS is recognized as one of the few defender organizations in the world to meet the standards outlined in the American Bar Association’s Ten Principles of a Public Defense Delivery System.

Visit www.pdsdc.org to learn more about PDS's programs, services, and job opportunities--including internships and legal clerkships.

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Heather N. Pinckney

Jessica Willis

Rudolph Acree

The Administrative Support and Operations team at the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia plays a vital role in ensuring the organization's smooth functioning. This team manages administrative tasks, human resources, procurement processes, and budget oversight, enabling attorneys to focus on providing exceptional legal representation. Their support is essential for maintaining operational efficiency and fostering a collaborative work environment that upholds the standards of quality legal defense.

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