| "Crack Cocaine " Supreme Court Decisions 12-10-2007 Here you will find all the pertinent information about the Supreme Courts reversal of "Crack Cocaine" sentencing and the guidelines; from Gall to Kimrough to Watson. Also check here for the latest updates on the Supreme Courts decision on crack cocaine amendment from the Training Branch's website. |
CM/ECF (PACER) Case Management/Electronic Case Files, is an online electronic filing system that the Federal Judiciary has developed for managing all records and filings in bankruptcy, district and appellate courts. E-Filing is mandatory as of January 1, 2007. For information on signing up for registration and training follow this link |
| Upcoming Training Opportunities Local training opportunity postings. Get the latest on the Training Branch and their full 2009 training schedule. |
CJA Panel Resources A place to get all the information and resources needed for Panel members to effectively represent their appointed clients. Please check it out. |
| "The Defense Never Rests" Newsletters The Public Defenders quarterly newsletter for CJA Panel Members. Catch up on the latest news and changes throughout the Judiciary. An official production by the staff of the Defender's office. |
Computer Help Here you will find a plethora of information, tools and links that will assist you with any technical and computer issues that you may come across. It is common, in today's ever increasing computer integration with our daily lives, to find yourself struggling to get a grip or stay ahead of the changes. It is for this purpose that the Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Eastern District of Louisiana seeks to provide CJA Panel members with as much assistance as possible. |
Who we are...
The Office of the Federal Public Defender is an organization of criminal defense attorneys. We represent individuals charged with federal crimes in the Eastern District of Louisiana who have been found to qualify for our services by a magistrate judge. Our office can represent an individual only after we are appointed by the court. This appointment is based on the financial situation of the person charged which is determined by a judge reviewing your financial affidavit. Once appointed, we work for the client only, and not for the court. Our only job is to give our clients the best defense possible. Our defense team includes investigators, paralegal's, research & writing specialists, interns, and legal secretaries who may work with your lawyer on your case. For an in depth explanation of who we are and the Federal Criminal Process, see our Client Handbook.
