In fact a food many public defenders are exceptionally capable and fine lawyers. Some of the greatest trial lawyers in history have been PD's, such as Clarence Darrow, Thurgood Marshall, Barry Scheck, and Bruce Cutler... 
 
The biggest downside to the Public Defender's Office is that the poor schmoes often have immense caseloads and are severely overworked.... 
 
Keep your chin up...all is not lost. 
 
   "I am the stone that builder refused, I am the visual  The inspiration that made lady sing the blues  I'm the spark that makes your idea bright  The same spark that lights the dark  So that you can know yo' left from yo' right  I am the ballot in yo' box, the bullet in yo' gun  The inner glow that lets you know to call your brother son  The story that just begun - the promise of what's to come  And I'm 'a remain a soldier 'til the war is won"
 
  
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