Capitol Building daytime

Office of the State Public Defender

The Office of the State Public Defender is responsible for coordinating Iowa's Indigent Defense System.

Where did public defenders go to law school?

73%

Drake University Law School and University of Iowa Law School Graduates

27%

Graduates of Law Schools Outside of Iowa 

Wrongful Convictions

Working to ensure the integrity of Iowa's criminal justice system.

Interview highlighting the importance of the work of the Public Defenders Post-Conviction Relief Unit.

Interview with Open Mike
Interview on PCR