A zealous CRA attorney can help children and parents navigate the complex court and service delivery systems and advocate for children to remain in their homes and communities. Fall 2026 CAFL CRA training starts November 4th Apply by October 2nd linktr.ee/cpcs_news

James Carver just wants to live a normal life. Prosecutors want to put him back in prison. massdump.ghost.io/james-carver...

James Carver just wants to live a normal life. Prosecutors want to put him back in prison.

A judge overturned his murder convictions due to new scientific evidence—but prosecutors say the ruling should be reversed

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CPCS is looking for an Administrative Assistant for its Public Defender Division (PDD) Springfield Office. PDD provides legal representation to adults in criminal court cases, including District and Superior Court. Apply today at the link. employees-publiccounsel.icims.com/jobs/3213/ad...

Boston police turn to new AI-powered software for social media monitoring. City councilors say they didn’t know. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/17/b...

Boston police turn to new AI-powered software for social media monitoring. City councilors say they didn’t know. - The Boston Globe

The department this summer started using a tool that combs through social media looking for possible threats.

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A zealous CRA attorney can help children and parents navigate the complex court and service delivery systems and advocate for children to remain in their homes and communities. Fall 2026 CAFL CRA training starts November 4th Apply by October 2nd linktr.ee/cpcs_news

CPCS is seeking to fill a Senior Administrative Assistant position to support the Office of the General Counsel and the Strategic Litigation Unit in Boston. Be a public defender. Learn more at the link and apply today. employees-publiccounsel.icims.com/jobs/3214/se...

Our very own CPCS DNA Litigation Rotation Attorney Peter Tilley went on comedian Conan O’Brien's podcast, "Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend", to talk about working for the CPCS Innocence Program and the best sources of DNA. Listener discretion is advised. teamcoco.com/podcasts/con...

Police chief recommends termination of 2 officers found to use Flock to track romantic partners newbedfordlight.org/police-chief...

Two New Bedford police officers found to use Flock on romantic partners, chief seeking termination - The New Bedford Light

The New Bedford Police Department has referred the cases of Detective Emily Pacheco and Sgt. James Marinelli to the District Attorney for possible criminal charges.

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We’re excited to share a wonderful opportunity for strong legal researchers and writers to represent young people in juvenile delinquency and youthful offender appeals and post-adjudication matters. Apply by Sept 23rd. linktr.ee/cpcs_news

CPCS is hiring its next class of CAFL Division attorneys to start in Fall of 2027! These attorneys represent children and parents in family regulation cases. Apply today to be a part of CPCS's 2027 attorney class and defend the people of MA employees-publiccounsel.icims.com/jobs/3195/20...

CPCS is hiring attorneys across MA to join its Public Defender Division in Spring and Fall of 2027. Check out the link to see all the available positions that provide criminal defense representation in CPCS’s various offices throughout MA employees-publiccounsel.icims.com/jobs/3194/20...

CPCS is hiring Social Services Advocates (SSA) in our Boston, Framingham & Lowell Public Defender Division offices. SSAs are an integral part of the defense team and work to obtain the best possible outcomes for our clients careers-publiccounsel.icims.com/jobs/search?...

ICE arrests pick up speed in New Bedford District Court newbedfordlight.org/ice-arrests-...

ICE arrests pick up speed in New Bedford District Court - The New Bedford Light

Court officers have seen ICE detain eight people inside the New Bedford courthouse this year, including three in one week in August. To avoid ICE, some lawyers are now advising immigrant clients not t...

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CPCS’s Private Counsel Division is hiring a Social Services Advocate to work closely with the Innocence Program, the Parole Unit, Alternative Commitment and Registration Support Unit (ACRSU), and the Post-Conviction Unit. employees-publiccounsel.icims.com/jobs/3196/so...

CPCS’s Public Defender Division is seeking applicants for Social Services Advocate (SSA) positions in our Lowell Office, Boston Metro Office and the newly created Boston Central Office. Apply today. employees-publiccounsel.icims.com/jobs/3201/so... employees-publiccounsel.icims.com/jobs/3200/so...

The Youth Advocacy Division of CPCS is seeking to fill a Staff Counsel position in its EdLaw Project. The EdLaw Project is a dynamic team seeking to shut down the school to prison pipeline. Help Massachusetts’ youth and apply today. employees-publiccounsel.icims.com/jobs/3190/st...

CPCS is continuing to recruit for our Fall 2027 Children and Family Law Division (CAFL) hiring class, and we welcome applications from law students, recent graduates, & experienced attorneys interested in meaningful, client-centered advocacy careers-publiccounsel.icims.com/jobs/3195/20...

The Children and Family Law (CAFL) and Youth Advocacy Divisions (YAD) of CPCS are seeking a Supervising Investigator. This newly created position will assist the CAFL and YAD Divisions in creating an investigator program throughout MA. Apply today. employees-publiccounsel.icims.com/jobs/3179/su...

‘Now I’m just Stephen Pina’: Suffolk prosecutors drop decades-old murder case www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/13/m...

‘Now I’m just Stephen Pina’: Suffolk prosecutors drop decades-old murder case - The Boston Globe

The only two witnesses to Keith Robinson's murder in 1993 are now dead.

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Suffolk prosecutors drop decades-old murder case www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/13/m...

Suffolk prosecutors drop decades-old murder case - The Boston Globe

The only two witnesses to Keith Robinson's murder in 1993 are now dead.

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CPCS is seeking an Investigator for its Family Justice Advocates (FJA) offices located in Springfield & Worcester. FJA is CPCS’ Children and Family Law Division “conflicts office.” This position will also support the Transition Age Youth Office. employees-publiccounsel.icims.com/jobs/3185/in...

The Children and Family Law and Youth Advocacy Divisions of CPCS are hiring investigators across the state of Massachusetts. Click the link for opportunities in Boston/Malden/Roxbury, Brockton/Fall River/Hyannis, Northampton/Pittsfield, Salem/Lowell and Worcester. Apply today. linktr.ee/cpcs_news

The #Massachusetts Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the state's public defender agency, is now on Bluesky. Worth following if you're a journalist or public-policy person. #mapoli @cpcsnews.bsky.social

Sheriff, police chiefs clash over arrestees refused at Ash Street Jail newbedfordlight.org/sheriff-poli...

Bristol Sheriff, New Bedford police clash over arrestees refused at Ash Street Jail - The New Bedford Light

Records obtained by The Light show Ash Street Jail refused to admit people 135 times following medical and mental health screenings in 2025. That’s up from 32 refusals in 2022.

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Mass. high court orders new trial for Brockton mother convicted of killing her sons www.wbur.org/news/2026/08...

Mass. high court orders new trial for Brockton mother convicted of killing her sons

The jury in Latarsha Sanders' murder trial did not have access to thousands of pages of medical records showing that she suffered from undiagnosed schizophrenia. The state Supreme Judicial Court ruled...

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The Governor signed the PROTECT Act (H.5620) yesterday, marking a significant expansion of protections for immigrant communities across Massachusetts. Thank you to all that contributed.

A judge found the Massachusetts State Police has been violating the state’s public records law for years by ignoring requests from public defenders. CPCS Communications Director Robert McGovern is quoted in the MassLive article covering the decision. www.masslive.com/news/2026/08...

IG report ignored the critical role of over-prosecution in straining the indigent defense system commonwealthbeacon.org/opinion/ig-r...

IG report ignored the critical role of over-prosecution in straining the indigent defense system

Massachusetts cannot ignore the realities of how over-prosecution and overcharging are part of the reason for the price tag on indigent defense.

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Mass. judge finds State Police engaged in pattern of records law violations www.masslive.com/news/2026/08...

Mass. judge finds State Police engaged in pattern of records law violations

A Suffolk Superior Court judge found Massachusetts State Police engage in a “pervasive” pattern of violating public records law. The agency has been ordered to develop proposed reforms to improve reco...

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