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The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Texas, operating under the Criminal Justice Act of 1964, provides essential defense services in federal criminal cases to individuals who lack financial resources for adequate representation. Headquartered in Houston, the organization features branches in Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Laredo, and McAllen, ensuring broad access to legal support across the region. Focused on supporting Criminal Justice Act (CJA) panel attorneys, the office offers resources for federal defendants and those interested in criminal cases within its jurisdiction. Importantly, the information shared by the office is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or establish an attorney-client relationship. Generated from the website

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