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Careers in Texas Public Defense

Texas Public Defense Job Board

This job board may not include all public defense office job opportunities, and is maintained by the Texas Indigent Defense Commission.

Find open Texas Criminal Defense Positions at the folllowing links.

Law Students: Apply for Texas Public Defense Internships and Fellowships

Public Defender Offices & Managed Assigned Counsel Programs

TIDC helps counties improve public defense through public defender offices and managed assigned counsel programs.

This map highlights which counties are served by offices as of October 2024.

Learn more about each office here: List of Managed Systems in Texas

Resources for Public Defense and Appointed Attorneys

Public Service Loan Forgiveness for Public Defense and Appointed Attorneys One-Pager