Public Defender Commission – Press Release Matthew Crowell To Be Next State Public Defender June 26, 2025 The Missouri Public Defender Commission has selected Matthew Crowell of Rolla, Missouri, to serve as the next Director of the Office of State Public Defender. Crowell will assume the role on July 1, 2025, succeeding Mary Fox, who…
Contract Defender Training — October 17–18, 2024 It is time to RSVP for Contract Defender Training. All the details are below, but here is what we need from you right now to reserve your spot: Do you need hotel lodging on Wednesday, October 16 and/or Thursday, October 17? Do you have dietary restrictions, and if…
400.02 – Before Voir Dire (.rtf) 400.04 – At the First Recess and Adjournment (.rtf) 400.06 – After the Jury is Sworn (.rtf) 402.01 – Duties of the Judge and Jury (.rtf) 402.02 – Evidence and Rulings of the Court (.rtf) 402.03 – General Instructions (.rtf) 402.04 – Burden of Proof and Related Matters (.rtf)…
Missouri State Public Defender System For Immediate Release December 11, 2020 Jennifer Bukowsky Donates $300,000 to Provide Attorneys for the Poor in Boone County Criminal Cases Jennifer Bukowsky, attorney and founder of Bukowsky Law Firm, LLC, has donated $300,000 to provide attorneys for the poor in Boone County. Bukowsky’s donation to Boone County will allow…
Missouri State Public Defender System Director’s Office Official Statement – For Immediate Release MSPD Supports NAPD Recommendations for the Biden Administration November 12, 2020 (COLUMBIA, MO) — Provided is a link to the National Association for Public Defense (NAPD) Recommendations for the Biden Administration. The Missouri State Public Defender system stands with NAPD and other…
Missouri State Public Defender System Director’s Office Woodrail Centre 1000 West Nifong, Building 7, Suite 100 Columbia, Missouri 65203 Telephone: 573-526-5212 Fax: 573-777-9975 Official Statement – For Immediate Release Missouri State Public Defender Statement on Black Lives and Systemic Racism June 8, 2020 (COLUMBIA, MO) — The Missouri State Public Defender system stands with…
Missouri State Public Defender Commission Press Release Press Release – For Immediate Release Mary Fox to Be Next State Public Defender January 9, 2020 The Missouri Public Defender Commission has selected Mary Fox of St. Louis, Missouri, to serve as the next director of the Missouri State Public Defender System. Fox will take office on…
Missouri State Public Defender System Director’s Office Press Release – For Immediate Release Greg Mermelstein Named Interim State Public Defender November 18, 2019 (COLUMBIA, MO) — The State Public Defender Commission has named Greg Mermelstein interim director of Missouri’s public defender system. Mermelstein replaces former director Michael Barrett, who resigned to take a new job…
Missouri State Public Defender System Director’s Office Woodrail Centre 1000 West Nifong, Building 7, Suite 100 Columbia, Missouri 65203 Telephone: 573-526-5212 Fax: 573-777-9975 Press Release – For Immediate Release Missouri State Public Defender Announces Return of Veteran Attorneys July 31, 2018 (COLUMBIA, MO) — The Missouri State Public Defender System (MSPD) has appointed Kathryn…
Missouri State Public Defender System Director’s Office Woodrail Centre 1000 West Nifong, Building 7, Suite 100 Columbia, Missouri 65203 Telephone: 573-526-5212 Fax: 573-777-9975 Press Release – For Immediate Release Public Defender Week – March 13–18, 2017 March 13, 2017 (COLUMBIA, MO) — March 13–18 is Public Defender Week. It commemorates the 54th Anniversary of…
