Q: I don't no if the public defender will fight for my son or she just won't him to take any deal ...to many casesshou
Should he give her a chance
A:
i was a public defender for 4 years and i fought just as hart then as i do now.
lawyers take an oath and admittedly some are better than others but all want to win.
we care for clients and we care for our win/loss record.
Brian Scott Winkler agrees with this answer
A: I would guess that many of the best "prIvate" criminal defense attorneys in most towns, throughout the county, either started or had a stint with their local public defender office. My firm does approximately 80% criminal defense work, and I cant say any issues that have risen in a co-defendant case, between counsel, due to their role or position with the respective Public Defender. In fact, I think most are highly skilled, generally attain much more jury experience, and do this underneath the the stereotype of "but their only Public Defenders." We have a duty to zealously represent all our our clients, using the most reasonable steps necessary to put fourth a viable defense. The only concern I may have when considering a public defender would be their overall work load, because the best of attorneys can be overworked, placed with immense stress and constantly finding themselves a step behind the next case that's coming. That is not a statement against the public defenders's, but their incredible work load.
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