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PAC Fund Updates Current Fee App Payment Dates

Richmond

September 9, 2024

Michael Vaden

Over the last 25 years, Michael Vaden has provided "best-in-class" investigation services to high-net worth individuals & families, as well as

March 28, 2024

Richard Roop-lal

Licensed Private Investigator with proven expertise in planning and carrying out professional investigations into criminal and civil matters. Serves

March 14, 2024

Garland Slate

27 years working criminal defense both on the state and federal levels. Investigated military cases since 2008. Former white collar crime FBI Special

February 8, 2023

Etta Blankenship

I began my criminal defense career in 1987 after being hired by the Public Defender's Office for Orange and Chatham counties. In 1999, I transitioned

February 8, 2023

Rex Lilly

Former law enforcement officer, twenty years sworn. Last two year working as a crime scene technician. Private investigations since 1999. Specializing

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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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