Federal Defender Services of Eastern Tennessee, Inc.

MISSION: Federal Defender Services of Eastern Tennessee, Inc. zealously advocates in federal courts for those who have been accused or convicted of federal or capital crimes. We provide client-centered, vigorous, and compassionate representation to all. We believe in the worth, dignity, and humanity of every client.

VALUES: Compassion, Client-Centered Representation, Zealous Advocacy, Competency, Integrity, and Diversity and Inclusion

We work to keep people out of prison and stop state executions by adhering to our mission and core values—compassion, courage, competency, creativity, and collaboration—when representing clients. Our clients are indigent defendants charged with federal crimes ranging from drug offenses to white‐collar conspiracies and clients sentenced to death. We practice holistic lawyering to protect our clients’ rights and champion their humanity at every stage of the criminal case and beyond. Federal Defender Services of Eastern Tennessee (FDSET) seeks to embrace diversities, support equity, and foster an inclusive work environment that promotes commitment, flexibility, and fairness.