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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Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia

Heather N. Pinckney

Jessica Willis

Rudolph Acree

The Legal and Investigative Services team at the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality legal representation to indigent clients. Comprising attorneys, investigators, and specialists, the team conducts thorough investigations, develops legal strategies, and advocates for clients across various legal divisions, including trial and appellate cases. Their collaborative efforts ensure that all aspects of defense are meticulously addressed, promoting fairness and justice in the legal process.

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