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The NC Public Defense System

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PAC Fund Updates Current Fee App Payment Dates

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February 6, 2025

Melissa Seiler

Well organized, creative, and proven investigative professional. • Available for state appointed capital and non-capital felony cases • Service of

September 17, 2024

Douglas Hoffman

After retiring from the City of Raleigh Police Department in 2019 as a Senior Detective I decided to obtain my license as a Private Investigator.

April 1, 2024

Michael Franklin

30-year law enforcement career includes 27 years as a Special Agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Expertise in drug trafficking

May 15, 2023

Patsy Simmons

Retired Wake County Sheriff's Office Captain with 28 years of law enforcement experience, including criminal investigations. Experience in Major

March 13, 2023

Timothy Byrd

Retired Iredell Co So, 18 yrs, Ace Team, K9, Narcotics Detective Sgt., Field Training Officer, Report review, Witness interviews, Crime Scene

March 6, 2023

Narley Cashwell Jr.

Retired Raleigh Police Department from 1/94 thru 12/2019. Two years five months PI experience all in criminal defense work. Sergeant Major Crimes,

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Indigent Defense Services
123 West Main Street, Suite 400
Durham, North Carolina 27701
Phone: (919) 354-7200
Fax: (919) 354-7201

Attorney Fee Application Inquiry Line:
(919) 890-2188

Setoff Debt Program Taxpayer Inquiry Line:
(919) 890-1655

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