Can the Federal Public Defender’s Office Represent Me in a 2254 Case?

FAQs, Habeas Proceedings

Our office cannot represent 2254 habeas petitioners in non-capital cases unless and until we are appointed to the case by the district court.  In capital cases, you are entitled to court-appointed counsel, and an attorney from the Federal Public Defender’s Office or the CJA habeas panel will be appointed to represent you.