Federal Community Defender Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

 

 

 


 

 

601 Walnut St. 
Suite 540 West  Curtis Ctr, Independence Sq. West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 928-1100

Allentown Branch Office
Suite 310 – Butz Corporate Center
840 Hamilton Mall
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 434-6316

Capital Habeas Unit
601 Walnut St. 
Suite 545 West  Curtis Ctr, Independence Sq. West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 928-0520

Who we are:

The Federal Defender Office, a division of the Defender Association of Philadelphia and incorporated as a non-profit organization under the laws of Pennsylvania, was founded in 1972 to provide legal representation to individuals who are in need of criminal representation and who are financially unable to afford counsel.  The Federal Defender Office serves the Eastern District of Pennsylvania pursuant to the Criminal Justice Act, as amended, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(g)(2)(B).

 The Federal Defender Office also coordinates, assists and offers training programs to the Criminal Justice Act Panel members in the district, and provides educational programs for law students attending local law schools.