Independent, Professional Judgment: The Essence of Freedom

Authors

Bennett H. Brummer, Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Public Defender's Office

First Page

607

Document Type

Article

Abstract

This Article will address the concept of professionalism from a criminal defense attorney's perspective and, more specifically, from the perspective of a public defender. The public defender mission is based on our ideals of freedom and equal justice under law. I have spent twenty-five years as a participant in, and observer of, our judicial system. Whether in government or professional circles, public defenders are often outsiders. We are often treated as the illegitimate children at the family reunion. It is from that perspective that I hope to be of some service to you.

Recommended Citation

Bennett H. Brummer, Independent, Professional Judgment: The Essence of Freedom, 10 St. Thomas L. Rev. 607 (1998).
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