Federal Public Defender

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit invites applications from all qualified persons for the position of Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Washington. The term of office is four years, with potential for appointment to successive terms. The current authorized annual salary is $195,200. The position will be available starting May 5, 2026. The Federal Public Defender, functioning under the authority of 18 U.S.C. 3006A(g)(2)(A) and the Criminal Justice Act Plan of the Western District of Washington, provides criminal defense services to individuals unable to afford counsel. The Federal Public Defender manages an annual budget of $15 million and an office of about 55 employees, including attorneys, paralegals, investigators, and administrative personnel. The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Washington is headquartered in Seattle, where the Defender is primarily based, and maintains a branch office in Tacoma. The Federal Public Defender provides criminal defense services to individuals unable to afford counsel. Seniority level

Director Employment type

Full-time Job function

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