Receptionists, office services staff, legal assistants, IT staff, investigators, paralegals, interpreters, administrators, and attorneys all contribute to providing the highest quality representation to our clients. You will find no more dedicated, compassionate and talented group of people than at the Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Central District of California. Together, with courage, commitment and strength, we stand up on behalf of our clients, the community and the Constitution.

Below is a list of our current staff members.

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Kathy Farkas

Deputy Federal Public Defender

Los Angeles

Margaret Farrand

Appeals Unit Chief

Los Angeles

Carmen Fernandez

Legal Assistant

Los Angeles

Jennifer Friedman

Deputy Federal Public Defender

Los Angeles

How does someone apply to the CASA program?

Any defense counsel may apply on behalf of their client by submitting a letter to the CASA team closest to where the applicant may reside, regardless of where the case has...

Attorney Dinah Manning appointed as Director of Public Safety: Accountability & Oversight with Los Angeles City Controller’s Office

Deputy Federal Public Defender Dinah Manning has accepted an appointment as the Director of Public Safety: Accountability & Oversight with the City of Los Angeles...

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