The office of the Federal Public Defender for the District of New Jersey provides legal services in federal criminal cases to indigent individuals who are unable to retain private counsel. Although federal defenders are appointed by the Court, federal defenders (like all attorneys) are ethically bound to work diligently to get the best possible resolution in each case. The defense team can include a trial attorney, an appellate attorney, an investigator, a paralegal, and a mitigation specialist. These resources will be used to help obtain the best possible outcome in each case.