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Skip to main content Languages English Español Stephanie Kearns, Executive Director Main menu Home Office Info CJA Resources Defenders Blog Internships Extern Program Summer Internship Program Client Resources FAQs Helpful Links Contact Us Welcome to Federal Defender Program, Inc - Northern District of Georgia The Federal Defender Program, Inc. Northern District of Georgia The Federal Defender Program, Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia was established in 1973 as a private, not-for-profit Community Defender Organization serving the Northern District of Georgia. We are authorized and funded pursuant to the Criminal Justice Act(“CJA”), 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, et seq. Our office can represent an individual only after we are appointed by the court. This appointment is based on the financial situation of the person charged which is determined by a judge reviewing your financial affidavit. Our office represents defendants who cannot afford counsel before the United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Our mission is to provide the highest quality legal representation for our clients. Our attorneys vigorously defend individuals accused of a variety of federal offenses. We are committed to ensuring that the right to counsel, which is guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment and CJA, is enforced on behalf of individuals who cannot afford counsel. For Clients and Families Resources and information to help our clients and their families. Contact Us Find out ways to contact our office and get directions to all our locations. CJA Resources Helpful information and links for CJA Panel Attorneys. Internships Internships/Extern Program with the Federal Defender Program This website is designed to provide general information for our clients, their families and CJA counsel. The information presented herein should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of an attorney/client relationship....