Lawyers groups are asking that the pay rate for private lawyers taking public defender cases be increased from $40 per hour to $100 per hour, saying the current rate is the lowest in the U.S. and is creating constitutional problems.
Lawyers Groups Seek Pay Increase For Lawyers Taking Public Defender Cases
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Thu, 05/25/2017 - 2:35pm
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