Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy

Release: Aug 18, 2025

Close: Dec 15, 2025

Provide consultation services on DPA client cases that involve immigration collateral consequences of a criminal matter. Review provided facts and circumstances around criminal cases involving non-citizen clients to determine immigration consequences. Advise criminal defense attorney public defenders on potential collateral consequences, possible ways to avoid any negative outcomes, and how to properly explain collateral consequences to clients. In limited circumstances, assist in advising prosecutors, the court, and clients on immigration consequences associated with a criminal matter. Assist in educating defenders on immigration consequences for non-citizen clients facing criminal legal consequences, including any recent changes in immigration that may impact DPA non-citizen clients. Attend case reviews or meetings involving non-citizen clients facing immigration consequences.

Release: Jul 22, 2024

Close: Aug 14, 2024

The work involved will include assisting in training and ongoing consultation tailored to the special needs of criminal death penalty defense teams. Review and evaluate State Innocence Project cases to prepare investigative strategies. Perform crime scene analysis and reconstruction.

Release: Oct 28, 2024

Close: Nov 18, 2024

Lead case reviews and consultation with criminal defense death penalty teams. Review case review forms, social history, and other documents. Develop agenda for case review working with the lead attorney and supervising attorney for the case.