What kind of assistance can the FPD office offer CJA attorneys?
As part of its mission, the FPD assists CJA attorneys in providing effective representation to their clients. Panel attorneys are invited to consult with the FPD on any aspect of a CJA case. The FPD also has a full federal criminal practice law library that includes statute services, case reporters, manuals and treatises. Panel attorneys are invited to use the library by appointment for research and preparation of a CJA case. The FPD has a continually updated brief bank containing filings made by FPD attorneys. The FPD sponsors seminars throughout the year to discuss defense issues.