Federal Defenders of Western North Carolina

Justicia Omnibus

Federal Defenders of Western North Carolina

Office

 

Updated : 4/27/2009

Our Mission Statement

The mission of the Federal Defenders of Western North Carolina, Inc. is to provide high quality representation to indigent defendants. In achieving this mission, this program will endeavor to: (1) provide the highest quality of legal representation; (2) advance the effectiveness of the legal system through excellence in legal scholarship and through ongoing education and training of the criminal defense bar and the community; (3) foster and promote high standards and ideals engendered by the Bill of Rights and the Criminal Justice Act; and (4) see that justice is administered on a fair and equal basis.

227 West 4th St

Suite 300

Charlotte, NC 28202

Charlotte Office

Phone: 704 374 0720

Fax: 704 374 0722

 

Grove Arcade Building

1 Page Avenue, Suite 210

Asheville, NC 28801

Phone: 828 232 9992

Fax: 828 232 5575

 

 

 

Phone: (828) 232-9992

Fax: (828) 232-5575

E-mail: service@federaldefenderswnc.org

Asheville Office

Staff List

 

Charlotte Office

 

Main Line – (704) 374-0720

 

Fax – (704) 374- 0722

 

 

 

 

Phone List – Asheville

 

Main Line – (828) 232-9992

 

Fax – (828) 232-5575

 

 

Federal Convictions Reversed

A compilation of reversals in federal criminal cases prepared by

the Federal Defenders Office in Albany, NY

 

 

Introduction to Federal Sentencing (11th Edition 2009)

 

 

 

 

Supreme Court Grants Cert.                                                 

The Supreme Court granted cert. in 17 cases, including cases raising the several important criminal law issues.  Consider raising and preserving these in your appropriate pending cases.

 

 

Practical Guide for Defending a Federal Criminal Case

 

Guide

 

 

Rita Implications for Gall, Kimbrough

and Future Cases

 

 

 

Current News letter

Issue #3 Jan 2007

 

Breaking News

 

Case Update: United States Supreme Court

Alphonso JAMES, Jr., Petitioner, v. UNITED STATES

 

US v. Knellinger and the Adam Walsh Act (18 USC 3509(m))

 

                 Case  US v. Knellinger

 

Recent Revisions to U.S. Attorneys' Manual Regarding Disclosure of Impeachment and Exculpatory Evidence

 

Synopsis of the Child Protection and Safety Act

 

Adam Walsh Act - Part II

 

Draft CJA Plan

 

Draft CJA Application & Questionnaire

 

Federal Criminal Practice Seminar, Training Materials

 

 

 

Recent 4th Circuit Cases

 

CJA Panel Attorney Application

Deadline for submission:  June 30, 2009

Form