Assistant Public Defender

Job Description Job Description Represents criminal defendants at all stages of criminal prosecution (primarily responsible for trials of cases involving homicides and major sexual offenses); includes:
o Attends court hearings as required;
o Researches complex legal issues;
o Prepares complex pre- and post-trial motions;
o Coordinates and vets expert witnesses as necessary;
o Interviews and prepares Defendants and witnesses for trial testimony;
o Tries cases;
o Prepares and litigates appeals
o Visits regularly county jails and state correctional institutions.

Represents individuals in probation/parole violation hearings, contempt hearings, CYS and termination of parental rights proceedings, and appeals as required.
Sits on Treatment Court Committees and represents clients before Columbia County Treatment Courts.
Company Description Columbia County Commissioners
Company Description Columbia County Commissioners