TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Kate Prince on Nov 3, 2021

The Federal Public Defender for the Middle District of Tennessee is now accepting applications for membership in its Criminal Justice Act Panel. Members of this panel are attorneys in private practice who are appointed to represent individuals accused of violating federal law who cannot afford private counsel. Applicants must: be in good standing with the federal bar of this District and the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals; maintain strong litigation skills and proficiency with federal law procedure; have significant experience in serious criminal litigation and a demonstrated commitment to the defense of people who lack the financial means to hire an attorney; and must maintain a primary, satellite or shared office in the district. Attorneys who lack the experiences stated above may apply to participate in the CJA Fellows mentoring and training program. Applications for either program may be obtained from and returned to Ann Card, Panel Administrator, Office of the Federal Public Defender, 810 Broadway, Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37203. She may also be reached by email or at 615-695-6904.