Nashville Defenders

09/29/2026

The Nashville Defenders are proud to celebrate National Mystery Day as an opportunity to appreciate and highlight the evidence of investigators' impact in public defence. Our investigator team is on the case alongside attorneys, social services, and paralegals, impacting outcomes and providing courtroom support. We see the evidence of your work every day. Thank you.

The world of investigation is changing rapidly with technology. We appreciate your dedication to the craft and continuous learning to help make our mission of client-centered defense a reality.

09/22/2026

The first half of the school year is underway, and the Nashville Defenders’ Education Rights Project has prepared a guide to help Nashville students and families understand their rights when they are involved in school discipline matters.

When a student is suspended or expelled, what happens? What rights do you have? Our guide covers suspensions and parent notification. What is a Discipline Table? What is an informal suspension? And how do you address discipline when a student has a disability?
Check out the slide overview and download our guide. Link in comments.
• If you have any questions or would like to refer a student, you can contact the Education Rights Project
615-862-8996,
Or email us at [email protected]

09/20/2026

09/17/2026

Join us as we honor the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Nashville Defenders’ Hispanic and Latino Americans! Your role in Public Defense ensures that justice is accessible and compassionate for every individual. Hispanic and Latino culture embodies a commitment to advocacy and continues to inspire meaningful change and strengthen the pursuit of fairness for all communities impacted by the legal system.

09/03/2026

Notice: The Office of the Public Defender will be closed on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day. We will open again on Tuesday, the 8th, at 8:30 a.m.

08/24/2026

As you head into the next school year, we want to thank our 2026 Summer interns for your dedication, service, and support. We enjoyed seeing you dive into purpose-driven work that continues to make a real difference. Thanks for bringing your energy and passion to our office.

We hope an internship in Public Defense exposes interns to experiences that deepen their understanding of justice and inspire a commitment to serve vulnerable populations in their future legal careers.

Please check out a few meaningful quotes in our post, provided by this year’s 2026 Summer Cohort.

Interested in interning with us? Follow the active application links on our website. Spring and Early Summer Decision applications open around September 1. Visit our website: publicdefender.nashville.gov > Contact Us > Interns, Externs & Volunteers.