Federal defense lawyers 'face financial ruin' after months without pay, memo says
- Posted on November 12, 2025
- By Los Angeles Times
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Federal defense lawyers 'face financial ruin' after months without pay, memo says
Last month, federal prosecutors told the court that judges could appoint defense attorneys to work without pay. In a memo this week, defense attorneys said months of nonpayment have "already taken a devastating toll"
