Why do the majority of Allen County Public Defenders work for the PD Office?

Why do the majority of Allen County Public Defenders work for the PD Office?

Why do the majority of Allen County Public Defenders work for the PD Office?

Allen County Public Defense
Not for Passion. Not for Pay. Insurance.
“We get paid a flat salary. Roughly $45,000… We also get our insurance benefits, which quite frankly is why the majority of us continue to be public defenders.”
— Micky Kraus, Chief Allen County Public Defender (2/15/2018)

Think about that. Part-time job.
Not because they want to fight for Defendants.
Not because the pay is great.
Because they need health insurance.

If your PD isn’t working for you… maybe offer to cover their copay and out-of-pocket? 🤷‍♂️