The Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington & Idaho (FDEWI), is a public defender in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington and North Idaho. It handles cases in the Magistrate and District Courts for the Eastern District of Washington, the Northern Division of Idaho, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Our sole mission is to represent indigent individuals accused of federal criminal offenses.
The Executive Director should be a skilled criminal defense attorney and a skilled manager who has held a leadership position within the legal profession, especially within a public defense organization, and is passionate about representing indigent criminal defendants. The Executive should have a proven track record of collaborating with lawyers, investigators, and support staff in a team setting, and a proven ability and aptitude to support, nurture, and manage a diverse staff. The Executive must ensure the sound fiscal and operational management of the organization. The Executive should be skilled at raising awareness of federal defense work within the greater community, and in partnership with the Board, stewarding the work of the organization into the future.