Notice
The Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia is a federally funded, independent organization that provides
legal representation to the indigent individuals who are charged in the District of Columbia with
criminal offenses and are facing a loss of liberty. PDS has approximately 235 employees,
located at the main office at 633 Indiana Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. DC residency is not
a requirement for employment. There are approximately 125 attorneys at PDS. Social workers,
investigators, administrative, and technical staff work with the legal staff to advance the PDS mission.
PDS is funded by federal appropriations and all employees are entitled to federal benefits including health and life insurance, federal retirement, and the Thrift Savings Plan. Transferring
employees will receive recognition of creditable federal service for leave accrual and retirement
purposes. Employment at the Public Defender Service is not federal employment.