News – Snohomish County Public Defender

July 8, 2026

Bridging the Gap Between Incarceration, Court Involvement, and Community

SCPDA has a long-standing infrastructure to support and integrate social service programming within public defense. Social Workers at SCPDA have been providing reentry support, mitigation, and connections to resources since 2007. For […]

June 11, 2026

‘That Conviction Followed Me Everywhere’: How Blake Decision law Changed One Man’s Life

In 2021, the Washington State Supreme Court fundamentally changed how drug possession is treated under state law. The ruling — known as the Blake Decision — declared Washington’s drug possession statute unconstitutional. […]

February 25, 2026

Entry-Level Attorney

Careers with Snohomish County Public Defender Association If you are interested in joining our team of defenders, we welcome your application. Please submit a cover letter and résumé for consideration, or apply […]

February 25, 2026

Hiring Experienced Public Defender

The Snohomish County Public Defender Association is committed to providing the highest quality of legal representation to our clients – indigent persons accused of crimes under the Snohomish County jurisdiction. We are […]

November 24, 2025

Increase I.C.E Activity

WAISN – Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (waisn.org)

May 8, 2025

FRAUDULENT CALLS ABOUT EHM/SCRAM MONITORING

SCAM ALERT: FRAUDULENT CALLS ABOUT EHM/SCRAM MONITORING We’ve recently learned of a scam targeting families of individuals in custody. Please read this carefully to protect yourself and your loved ones. ❗ What […]

February 25, 2025

Megan Riley-Honoring Megan Riley for 10 Years of Excellence!

I’m excited to share that this January marks an important milestone for Megan Riley—10 years of exceptional service and dedication to our organization. Throughout her tenure, Megan has consistently demonstrated excellence, commitment, […]

February 25, 2025

Christine Olson: Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence!

On February 25, 2025, we celebrate a truly heartwarming milestone for Christine Olson: 20 years of exceptional service and heartfelt dedication to SCPDA. Over these two decades, Christine has consistently demonstrated unwavering […]

January 17, 2025

Gabriel Rothstein: Celebrating 20 Years of Service!

We proudly celebrate a momentous milestone for Gabe Rothstein—20 years of exceptional service and unwavering dedication to SCPDA. Over these two decades, Gabe has been a beacon of excellence, consistently raising the […]