Hey undergrads: Curious about what it means to be a public defender? Interested in law school, but not sure it’s right for you?
We are all public defenders
At the Kansas Federal Public Defender, we represent people charged with or convicted of federal crimes.
We are all public defenders. We are:
- Lawyers
- Translators
- Legal assistants
- Social workers
- Investigators
- Computer technicians
- Paralegals
- Software specialists
- Administrative officers
- Educators
We came to this work from a wide range of backgrounds, education, and experience. We stay in this work because we are passionate about fighting injustice and helping our clients.
Want to learn more?
We offer:
- Opportunities to shadow us for a day, a court proceeding, or a special project
- Mentorship
- Informal meet-ups and networking
Questions? Contact Hunter Lindquist, Assistant Federal Public Defender, at hunter_lindquist@fd.org.