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  • Senior Public Defender High-Impact Felony & Appeals

  • Iowa State Public Defender
  • Des Moines, Iowa 50319 United States View Map

Summary

Office of the State Public Defender in Iowa seeks an Assistant Public Defender in the Special Defense Unit to handle indigent clients in upper‑level felony cases and 229A civil‑commitment matters. Travel statewide is required and you will handle complex defense work with the court system.You will prepare pleadings, interview witnesses, and perform direct and cross examination, while negotiating dispositions and handling appeals when appropriate.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Office of the State Public Defender in Iowa seeks an Assistant Public Defender in the Special Defense Unit to handle indigent clients in upper‑level felony cases and 229A civil‑commitment matters. Travel statewide is required and you will handle complex defense work with the court system.You will prepare pleadings, interview witnesses, and perform direct and cross examination, while negotiating dispositions and handling appeals when appropriate.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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