Who is Broward Public Defender?

Another first, Gordon Weekes is now the first Black Broward County Public Defender. “I am immensely proud, but more importantly I am humbled,” Weekes said. He’s been with the office since 1997 and is replacing outgoing Public Defender Howard Finkelstein.

How do I get a public defender in Broward County?

Defendants must apply and qualify for the Public Defender’s services. Visit the Clerk of the Court to get an “Application for Indigent Status and Appointment of the Public Defender” or fill out a copy of the Application Form located in the Forms tab, and email it to [email protected].

How can I find out who my public defender is?

Call the Public Defender’s Office where your case is pending. Provide our staff with your case number or, if you don’t know the number, provide your full name and date of birth. Ordinarily, that information alone will be enough to help our staff determine the name and contact information for your attorney.

Who are the public defenders in Fort Lauderdale FL?

Legal Intern Public Defender Student Lawyer Attorney At Law Lawyer Chairperson Chief Administrative Officer Chief Executive Independent Contractor Contractor Bachelor of Arts Independent Business Owners Mohammad Ahmed Faruqui was born in Shamsabad, India, and grew up with his brother and parents in…

Who is the Clerk of the court for Broward County Florida?

The Clerk of the Courts determines a person’s eligibility for the public defender. The Public Defender’s Office handles capital and non-capital felony cases, as well as misdemeanor cases, juvenile cases and involuntary commitment cases.

When was the Florida public defender system established?

The pinnacle case of Gideon v. Wainwright , decided by the United States Supreme Court in 1963, led to the establishment of the Florida Public Defender System. In Gideon the court recognized that two systems of justice had prevailed for most of our history: one for the rich and another for the poor.

Where can I find list of public defenders?

Here is a complete list of nearly all professional Public Defenders near you. Be sure to review other regions near here to get the records of more service providers. The Trustoria Professional Directory provides people with all the resources needed to locate the best professional for every need.