Assigned Counsel - Wexford - Missaukee County - The Wexford-Missaukee County Indigent Defender program MACC is seeking all attorneys interested in providing legal representation to indigent defendants within Wexford and Missaukee Counties. This includes representation in misdemeanor, low-severity felony, high-severity felony and capital cases. So long as contact with client is maintained, our Wexford and Missaukee Judges, are lenient in using Zoom for non-evidentiary hearings.   For all the details and to apply please download this pdf.  first emailed 3/20/25 

Deputy Public Defender - Sault Ste. Marie - This supervisory position will provide court-appointed indigent defense services in Chippewa County and will serve as mentor to junior attorneys. The Deputy Public Defender will review charging instruments, police reports, and other discovery provided by the Prosecution and meet with clients to explain the process and review the documents with them. This position is responsible for handling felony and misdemeanor cases from arraignment through trial and/or plea and sentencing. Additional responsibilities may be discussed with Chief Public Defender Jim Robinson.  For all the details and to apply please visit this website.  first emailed 3/20/25  

Assistant Public Defender - Sault Ste. Marie - This is an entry-level public defender position with the Chippewa County Office of the Public Defender. This position is responsible for providing court-appointed indigent defense services through an active caseload; the Assistant Public Defender will meet with clients, review charging instruments, police reports, and other discovery and will provide representation to individuals on the arraignment docket. The Assistant Public Defender is responsible for preparing briefs, legal documents, reports, correspondence, and other written materials as required.  For all the details and to apply please visit this website.  first emailed 3/20/25  

Assistant Public Defender I - Port Huron - Are you a newly licensed attorney, an attorney with fewer than five years experience, or perhaps you recently sat for the February Bar Examination-awaiting results? Do you aspire to make a significant difference for your clients as you commence a career in criminal defense? Would you like to develop the kind of trial skills that will serve you a lifetime? The successful candidate will carry and monitoring a caseload; review charging instruments, police reports, and other discovery including audio and video media provided by the prosecution; and more.  For all the details and to apply please download this pdf.  first emailed 3/20/25  

Assistant Public Defender I - Barry County- Barry County is seeking a qualified, entry-level attorney to provide support for the Barry County Public Defender Office. The APD I will be responsible for an Indigent Defense caseload. The APD I will assist with ensuring that Barry County meets all constitutional and legislative requirements pertaining to the representation of indigent adults and provide a high level of Indigent Defense services. One year of criminal defense is preferred, but is not required. The salary range will be $65,707.41 – $78,540.38, based on experience. For additional information, including a copy of the position description, please visit www.barrycounty.org or contact the Barry County Public Defender’s Office, 206 W. Court Street, Suite 001, Hastings, Michigan 49058, or by telephone at (269)818-0379.  For all the details and to apply please visit this website.  first emailed 3/19/25

Deputy Director - Dearborn-  The Regional MAC Office manages the indigent defense programs for seventeen (17) of Wayne County’s District Courts and three (3) Municipal Courts. The Deputy Director position will be responsible for the management and supervision of all personnel in the Dearborn Regional MAC Office, and assist with recruitment and maintaining the roster of appointed attorneys. The position, under the direction of the Director, will maintain the appointed attorney databases for all of the twenty participating courts. They will also be responsible for helping to oversee compliance and assist with planning for all MIDC grant funds as it relates to MIDC Standards. For all the details and to apply please visit this website.  first emailed 3/13/25

Senior Assistant Public Defender - Marquette -  Under the supervision of the Chief Public Defender, the Senior Assistant Public Defender serves as attorney for indigent clients throughout Marquette County and as an advocate for indigent defense. This position is responsible for performing legal research, handling cases in Circuit Court, and providing representation for individuals on the arraignment docket. The Senior Assistant Public Defender shall advocate in the best interest for clients while providing exceptional legal representation for defendants without means to retain legal counsel who have been charged with criminal or civil violations. This position shall also serve in a mentorship role for Assistant Public Defenders. For all the details and to apply please visit this website.  first emailed 2/11/25

Assistant Public Defender - Shiawassee County -  Under the direction of the Shiawassee County Public Defender, handles all aspects criminal defense for indigent clients in felony and misdemeanor cases. Meet with client prior to arraignment, and represent client at arraignments. File a written appearance and for demand discovery on behalf of the client. Meet client to discuss the discovery contents and plan a strategy for handling the case.  For all the details and to apply please visit this website.  first emailed 2/11/25

Staff Attorney (Criminal Practice) - Detroit - The Staff Attorney demonstrates a commitment to serving marginalized persons and communities and an enthusiasm for holistic defense. The ideal Staff Attorney is an experienced felony trial attorney who demonstrates a commitment to serving marginalized persons and communities, preferably with experience in a public defender office, in a public interest organization, or in the indigent criminal defense context. The Staff Attorney will help shape our present and future—contributing to a collaborative environment and culture of excellence in alignment with our values. At NDS Detroit, how we represent our clients is as important as individual case outcomes and our ideal Staff Attorney approaches the cultivation of a positive office culture and the representation of indigent clients with equal rigor and commitment.   For all the details and to apply please visit this website.  first emailed 2/11/25