Federal Public Defender Western District of PA – Pittsburgh, PA

Federal Public Defender

Western District of Pennsylvania

The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Pennsylvania maintains its primary office in the Liberty Center in downtown Pittsburgh, PA 🏢. This federal agency operates under the authority of the Criminal Justice Act to provide legal defense for individuals charged with federal crimes who are financially unable to retain private counsel.

• Criminal Defense: Represents indigent defendants in federal felony and misdemeanor cases, from initial appearance through trial and sentencing.
• Appellate Advocacy: Handles direct appeals to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals and petitions to the U.S. Supreme Court.
• Habeas Corpus: Litigates post-conviction relief matters and challenges to federal incarceration.

The office is staffed by attorneys, investigators, and paralegals dedicated to ensuring the Sixth Amendment right to counsel. Access to the office is typically by appointment or for scheduled meetings with legal teams.