District Defender Selection, District 13 (Evangeline Parish)
The Office of the State Public Defender seeks to contract with a District Defender to provide for the delivery and…
Office of the State Public Defender Statement on Allegations of Discrimination in Hiring Decisions
On Monday, June 16, 2025, at a meeting of the Louisiana Public Defender Oversight Board, claims of discrimination based on…
The Office of the State Public Defender (OSPD) is seeking attorneys to be a part of the Louisiana Appeals & Writ Service (LAWS)
Salary: Depends on Qualifications Key Responsibilities: Counsel shall provide legal representation in the form of supervisory writs and appeals in…
State Public Defender Rémy Starns Announces the Louisiana Appeals & Writ Service
Following the success of the Louisiana Writ Service, State Public Defender Rémy Starns announces the creation of the Louisiana Appeals…
Executive Order No. JML 25-039
Pursuant to Executive Order No. JML 25-039 we are currently under a hiring freeze. Any future job opportunities will be…
Statement From State Public Defender Rémy Starns Regarding The State of Lousiana’s New Execution Protocol
On Monday, February 10th, Governor Landry announced implementation of a new execution protocol. This decision comes as no surprise to…
Office of the State Public Defender Announces the Re-organization of the Office’s Organizational Chart
To implement the legislative mandates of Act 22 of the Second Extraordinary Legislative Session of 2024, the Office of the…