Whatcom County Public Defender

02/11/2026

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The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a fraud alert that has already cost people thousands of dollars.

02/11/2026

Seeking an attorney to join our team in beautiful Bellingham.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Individuals who need an ADA accommodation to complete the application, test or interview process, please call or email Human Resources: (360) 778-5300 or [email protected]. 

01/08/2026

Habla con tus abogados sobre la posibilidad de presentarte por video en lugar de en persona para tu fecha en la corte. En muchos casos, tu abogado puede proporcionarte un enlace para la plataforma de Zoom para que puedas hacer videollamada y no necesites ir al juzgado.

Talk to your lawyers about appearing by video rather than in-person for your court date.
In many cases, your lawyer can provide you a Zoom link so that you do not need to come to the court house.

05/22/2025

05/08/2025

Consider joining our team!

Whatcom County Public Defender's office in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Deputy I, II, or Senior depending on qualifications. Primary Duties:Acts as court-appointed counsel representing individuals accused of misdemeanors or felonies in superior, district and juvenile courts.Represents appointed clie...

04/17/2025

Great to meet the 1L Class at UW Law and talk with them about public defense. Bonus: running into a former intern and future public defender!

02/28/2025

NEXT WEEK!

02/21/2025

Whatcom County Public Defender's Office is seeking an experienced professional to fill a Behavioral Health Specialist position. This position works with attorneys to identify defendants who would benefit from screening, consultation, support and referral to appropriate behavioral health services. The position will assist defendants to engage with services and will serve as liaison with community treatment providers.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Individuals who need an ADA accommodation to complete the application, test or interview process, please call or email Human Resources: (360) 778-5300 or [email protected]. 

02/03/2025

We are seeking an attorney to join our office and defend individuals in Whatcom County District Court.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Individuals who need an ADA accommodation to complete the application, test or interview process, please call or email Human Resources: (360) 778-5300 or [email protected]. 

12/05/2024

Free Holiday Meal Guide for Whatcom County