Hear Assistant Public Defenders and Chief Public Defender Bob Dillinger share what it means to be a PD:

The following questions are asked of all interviewers:

What is the role of the Public Defender? // What do you feel are the biggest threats or obstacles to justice with the criminal justice system? // How do you feel when people ask you: "How could you defend criminals?" // Would you ever be a State Attorney? // What are your thoughts on Police--any identified issues or proposed solutions? // What is the hardest part of your job? // What is the best part of your job? // What is your favorite client story? // Why are you a Public Defender?