Support Remains for a Travis County Public Defenders' Office

Local judges, community leaders on what needs to happen to create a new office

"...Democratic groups, stakeholders still want to work toward a Travis County Public Defenders' Office. The panel discussion focused on..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Travis County Revisits Creating Public Defenders’ Office

Legal panel ponders questions pondered many times before

"...Monday night’s “conversation” about the possibility of creating a Travis County Public Defenders’ Office, the myriad stakeholders still want..."

April 16, 2019 News Post by Michael King

In Search of Greater Justice With a Travis County Public Defender’s Office

Taking steps toward a much improved, more equitable local criminal justice system

"...On May 9, Travis County took its next step toward what may be..."

May 24, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

State Grant Approved for Public Defender Office

New era in Travis County indigent defense to begin next year

"...On Thursday, Travis County received word that the Texas Indigent Defense Commission..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Travis County Leaders Give Themselves Raises

Salary move comes amid fears of shrinking budgets

"...As they did last year, Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt and three county commissioners voted..."

July 31, 2019 News Post by Lindsay Stafford Mader

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...In a normal political year, incumbent Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore would be able to..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

You Have a Right to Counsel. So Why Doesn’t Travis County Allow Attorneys at Bail Hearings?

Get out of jail free $10K

"...lot of things will go how you'd expect: An officer will bring you Downtown to Central Booking, a sort..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Travis County Tries to Fix Its Public Defense Problems

But advocates warn about the middleman

"...Texas is experiencing a crisis in its public defense system, and Travis County is no exception. The..."

June 23, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Family Court Feud: Public Defenders for CPS Cases?

Two civil court judges hope to ensure better legal representation for indigent families

"...Two Travis County judges are trying to achieve the impossible: Create..."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

Travis County Aims to Allow Defenders at Bail Hearings

The defunct program has faced a two-year uphill battle

"...Nearly two years after Travis County officials suspended a program that offered legal representation..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Public Defender's Office in Travis County?

Commissioners to consider concept of split system

"...County commissioners are expected to continue deliberations on the feasibility..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

County Names Its First Chief Public Defender

Commissioners Court appoints University of Virginia Law School lecturer Adeola Ogunkeyede to lead office

"...in a culminating vote that took roughly one minute, Travis County Commissioners Court took the next major step toward..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

County Pushes Public Defender Plan Forward

Commissioners Court votes to proceed with indigent defense office – but not everybody's happy about it

"...On Tuesday, May 7, the Travis County Commissioners Court voted 4-1 to approve a working..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Judges Not Ready to Endorse Public Defender Plan

Proposed office's future even more uncertain

"...The fate of Travis County's potential public defender's office, first proposed last spring,..."

March 1, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Commissioners Court to Decide Next Step in Proposed Public Defender’s Office

May 7 vote scheduled to approve grant proposal to fund new indigent defense office

"...On Tuesday, May 7, Travis County Commissioners Court is scheduled to vote on whether..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Former County Judge Rails Against Delia Garza

What is Bill Aleshire's problem with the county attorney candidate?

"...Aleshire is continuing to pursue his campaign against the Travis County attorney candidacy of Austin Mayor Pro Tem Delia..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

$20 Million State Grant Comes Through for Indigent Defense

Texas Indigent Defense Commission approves four-year grant to create public defender’s office

"...last week's Texas Indigent Defense Commission grant award to Travis County. "I'm super excited about the grant," said Travis..."

Sept. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

D.A.-Elect José Garza Taps Reform Advocates for His Team

It's a new day in court for Austin's top law enforcement office

"...Travis County District Attorney-elect José Garza announced today that Trudy..."

Nov. 18, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Sheriff Hits Pause on Magistration Pilot After Nine Days, Saying She Needs Help

$500K program would provide counsel to indigent arrestees

"...provide free legal representation to poor people at the Travis County Jail was recently put on pause by Sheriff..."

May 17, 2022 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Justice for All

"...appreciate Michael King’s recent article about the efforts of Travis County and the community to create a public defender’s..."

May 24, 2019 Postmarks

TribFest Panels Debate if the Texas House Is in Play

Looking at suburban battlegrounds and urban firestorms

"...List Executive Director Royce Brooks. On Team No, Associated Republicans of Texas President Jamie McWright and Steve Munisteri, former..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

The Work Matters

A look back at some of our most impactful reporting

"...Palmer Auditorium was where the paper ballots cast in Travis County elections were brought to be counted by fearsome..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Features Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Asked Again

Commissioners Court again considers a public defender's office

"...After years of starts and stops, Travis County will move forward once again on exploring the..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

The Honorable Charlie Baird

Judge Charlie Baird is ruffling official feathers at the Travis County Courthouse

"...Friday mornings are always busy in Travis County's 299th District Court. Defendants and family members sit..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Rising to the Defense

Travis County tries to level the courtroom playing field with a public defender's office

"...Travis County commissioners spent much of Tuesday afternoon contemplating a..."

May 10, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Prosecutor Times Four

The four D.A. candidates have their critics

"...candidates in the Democratic primary race to replace longtime Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle – not only as..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Prosecutors in Mike Ramos Murder Trial Want Defense to Stop Crying Corruption

D.A.’s Office says the defense is tainting the jury to change venue

"...Prosecutors in the murder trial involving Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor allege in a court filing that over..."

June 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Women’s Jail 2.0: Diversion or Expansion?

Travis County Commissioners Court mulls a long-term overhaul of the correctional complex in Del Valle

"...In a work session last Thursday, May 27, the Travis County Commissioners Court heard a presentation from county planners..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

2019's Big Stories Shaping Austin's Path Into a New Decade

Never a slow news day

"...happens here, right? – Sarah Marloff [page] March 4: D.A.'s Office Caught Lying on Tape..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Lehmberg's Next Ordeal: Too Drunk to D.A.?

Civil hearing to remove Lehmberg begins Monday

"...question of whether there exist sufficient grounds to remove Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehm­berg from office. The hearing..."

Dec. 6, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

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