PUBLIC DEFENDER III

The Public Defender III (Managing Attorney) provides expert-level legal representation to indigent clients facing serious complex felony and violent criminal offenses within Arkansas's 11E Judicial District. This senior role involves managing a high-stakes caseload, supervising less experienced attorneys, and handling all aspects of defense from pre-trial motions through post-conviction appeals and capital murder leadership. Success in this position requires extensive criminal law knowledge, superior courtroom advocacy skills, and the ability to develop robust strategic defense plans for high-profile cases.