185: The Compelling Case for Full Time Public Defender Offices in Rural California w/Lael Kayfetz

After speaking with Chief Public Defenders from most of the major metropolitan areas in California, Hunter turns today’s episode to the smallest full time Public Defender Office in the state. Lael Kayfetz, Chief Public Defender in Siskiyou County California, joins the show to share her experience of leading an office in conservative, rural California. While not all the things that make her successful can easily be ported over to larger jurisdictions, there is a great many lessons to be learned from a leader who has successfully navigated this challenging political climate over an amazing 18-year career.   Guests: Lael Kayfetz, Chief Public Defender, Siskiyou County, California   Resources: Contact Lael https://www.co.siskiyou.ca.us/public-defender/custom-contact-page/public-defender-contact-information   AB 625 https://pluralpolicy.com/app/legislative-tracking/bill/details/state-ca-20212022-ab625/787429   Lake County 6AC Report https://6ac.org/lake-county-california-report/   Santa Cruz County 6AC Report https://6ac.org/santacruz/   Contact Hunter Parnell:                                 Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patron www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN