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Memphis, TN 38103
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About SCPD
Our values are not aspirational statements. They describe what we do and how we do it — what we expect of ourselves, what our clients can expect from us, and what we look for in everyone who joins this office.
Client-Centered Advocacy
Our clients are at the center of everything. This means listening before advising, explaining before filing, and measuring success by whether each person felt genuinely represented — not just processed. It means recognizing that our clients are whole human beings, not case numbers, and that their dignity matters as much as their outcome.
Client-centered advocacy also means honest communication — including when the news is difficult. We do not give people false hope. We give them real information and real effort.
Excellence & Integrity
We hold ourselves to the highest standard of preparation, skill, and professionalism — without exception and without regard to the severity of the charge or the perceived status of the client. The person facing a misdemeanor in General Sessions deserves the same diligence as the person facing capital murder. This is non-negotiable.
Integrity means doing the right thing even when no one is watching. It means being honest with clients, honest with courts, and honest with ourselves when we fall short and need to do better.
Collaborative Community
The best public defense is never done alone. Attorneys, investigators, social workers, and staff work together — across divisions and disciplines — to build defenses that address the full picture of a client’s situation. We invest in each other’s development, support each other through difficult cases, and build a workplace where people want to stay.
Community also extends beyond our walls. We are part of Memphis, and we believe that the health of our office and the health of our community are connected. We show up in both.
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We hire for these values first. Experience matters — but so does who you are.