In a musty room in a back corner of BMC’s downtown division that resulted in a hundred cases being dismissed was ...

In Massachusetts, a judge is required to release a defendant from custody if they haven't had an attorney for seven days.

Konrad Moore, who held the top position at the Kern County Public Defender’s Office from 2013 until his retirement in 2017, ...

Attorneys are waiting until the next fiscal year starts in October to get paid — and that depends on Congress.

Public defenders are criticizing legislative leaders for allegedly refusing to consider higher pay amid an ongoing work stoppage that has seen charges against criminal defendants dismissed because the ...

A group of private lawyers work public defense cases at the request of the public defender's office. The program that funds ...

Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate Trump, will represent himself in a federal trial set for September ...

Emil Bove defended President Trump from some of the gravest abuses of the criminal justice system in our nation’s history.

We've seen across the nation how traffic stops can escalate quickly. Understanding your rights and responsibilities can help ...

More than 120 cases were dismissed in Boston as a dispute over public defender pay continues. Cases range from assault to ...

More than 100 retired Massachusetts judges are demanding higher pay for public advocates amid a prolonged work stoppage that has led to charges against criminal defendants being dropped ...

Private defense attorneys who represent indigent clients in federal court are not getting paid for nearly three months — ...