“federal public defender”

This page presents an official legal definition of “federal public defender” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: United States United States

An attorney employed by the federal courts on a full-time basis to provide legal defense to defendants who are unable to afford counsel. The judiciary administers the federal defender program pursuant to the Criminal Justice Act.

Source: Glossary of Legal Terms (United States Courts)