Yikes. A budget cut during such a crisis is clear evidence that our representatives just don’t get it. Such action is in opposition to the ideals upon which our nation was built and the constitutional rights of Kansas citizens. #kansas#congress#politics https://t.co/PCs809PCWy
As a Public Defender (or any attorney), experience brings depth. More knowledge means tackling even minor issues with a greater number of tools available. It expands your options in handling cases and their complexities… this seems to make the simple cases both easier AND harder
The National Public Defense Workload Study was released today. It updates 50-year-old standards and "provides proof of just how serious this Constitutional crisis has become.”
Read NAPD's statement at: https://t.co/9PqdiveqIk
Congratulations to all the new attorneys who have just passed the bar! I’m particularly excited for all of you joining the good fight and becoming public defenders. Your work won’t always be easy, but it will ALWAYS be worth it.
#lawyer#barexam#publicdefender#publicservice
Eighty percent of the Kansas’s nearly 8,000 practicing lawyers live and work in just six counties…
That leaves just fewer than 1,600 attorneys to serve more than 1.2 million residents in the other 99 counties of Kansas. A tough problem: https://t.co/VHQsYXZnmh
First day as a public defender in Douglas County, KS went exceptionally well today! I’m so excited to get to be serving this community. #pd#publicdefender#lawrence#lawyer
I just signed up on the "Douglas County Constitution Day" page for Constitution Reader https://t.co/rBMF16dkfQ
So excited to take part in this community event!
Had my last real hearing today in Johnson County as a Public Defender. I’m sad to go but excited to start using my experience and expertise at the new Douglas County Public Defender’s office opening in September!