About the Deason Center

The Deason Center provides assistance to those seeking to apply the NPDWS or state-specific workload standards and advocate for critical defense resources.

 

Technical Assistance

Deason Center experts can: 

  • Answer questions on applying the workload standards;

  • Speak to public defense providers, advocates, and researchers about ethics and workloads; and 

  • Assist public defense providers in preparing effective budget presentations.

 

Expert Court Testimony

Deason Center experts have submitted expert testimony in cases in California, Oregon, and Colorado.

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Legislative Testimony

Deason Center experts have testified before state and county officials in support of public defense providers seeking to reduce workloads and increase staffing resources.


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Deason Center Testifies on California Public Defense Staffing Crisis 

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Reports

The Center and its experts have published and advised on several publications on applying public defense workload standards.

 

Our Experts

Malia Brink

Cynthia Lee

Dr. Andrew Davies

Pamela Metzger