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State Appellate Defender Office
Represents people appealing criminal convictions who cannot afford attorneys.
Purpose
Implement constitutional requirements to represent people appealing criminal criminal convictions.
Mission
Fighting injustice through access, advocacy, compassion, and education.
Values
- FIERCE - Freedom, Inclusivity. Empathy, Respect, Community, Excellence
- Freedom
We address injustices and failures in the criminal legal system and strive to right systemic wrongs, achieve redemption, center human dignity, and help those we represent to reclaim their lives.
Inclusivity
We are a diverse group with varying ideas, beliefs, experiences, and abilities. We are committed to being open, welcoming, and supportive of all people.
Empathy
We work to understand the lived experiences and perspectives of others and to relate to our colleagues and those we represent.
Respect
We treat each other and the people we represent with appreciation and dignity and approach interactions with maturity, understanding, and open-mindedness.
Community
We work to build fellowship, trust, and understanding with each other so we can be better for the people we represent and for the external community.
Excellence
We are committed to doing our best and to continually learning and improving our skills. We are passionate about our work.
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