Federal defense lawyers 'face financial ruin' after months without pay, memo says

LA Times Wednesday 12th November 2025, 9:18PM 1 min read 2 hours ago

<p>Last month, federal prosecutors told the court that judges could appoint defense attorneys to work without pay. In a memo this week, defense attorneys said months of nonpayment have "already taken a devastating toll"</p>

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