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THE CONSTITUTION IS NOT A TECHNICALITY

The mission of the Public Defender Division of the Committee for Public Counsel Services is to ensure that criminal defendants are given the fundamental protection of the United States Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Massachusetts Constitution. We believe that every defendant should not only receive zealous advocacy but respect and dignity as they deal with the potential loss of their liberty.

arnie-225x300Arnie Lucinda Stewart, Deputy Chief Counsel, Public Defender Division, Central Region

James Dixon, Managing Director, Public Defender Division, Western Region

Karen Smolar Managing Director, Public Defender Division, Southern Region

Lavinia Bullock, Managing Director, Public Defender Division, Central Region

Nan Whitfield, Managing Director, Public Defender Division, Northern Region

Carrie Burke, Director of Social Service Advocacy

Kyle Cormier, Chief Investigator, Public Defender Division

Jessie Brito, Administrative Assistant IV, Public Defender Division, Central Region