Summer Law Clerk – Capital Habeas Unit

About Federal Public Defender, Central District of California

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The Federal Public Defender for the Central District of California (FPD‑CDCA) is the federal public defender’s office that represents indigent clients charged with federal crimes in the Central District of California. Established in 1971, the office provides trial and appellate defense, sentencing advocacy, and investigative and mitigation support through a team of federal defenders, investigators, and support staff. FPD‑CDCA’s work focuses on protecting constitutional rights, ensuring due process, and delivering equal access to justice for people who cannot afford private counsel.