“Don’t contact me again.” That’s the response from Erie County ACP chief Kevin Stadelmaier to a press inquiry asking who the lawyer is. Public defender system—or black box?
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New Hampshire Public Defender faces crisis with soaring caseloads and attorney shortages New Hampshire Public Defender faces crisis with overwhelming caseloads and urgent need for experienced attorneys.

New Hampshire's public defender system is in crisis, grappling with overwhelming caseloads and a severe shortage of attorneys, putting fair legal representation at risk.

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Hey Oregon, they're talking about you.

"Kansas remains in a better position than some other states, which have seen courts forced to dismiss criminal cases due to a lack of attorneys and, therefore, an inability to fulfill constitutional obligations."
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