It is the goal of the Federal Public Defender Organization to provide excellent legal representation so that no client feels disadvantaged due to the inability to retain private counsel. It is also the goal of the Federal Public Defender Office to adopt and adhere to sound operating procedures in order to preserve the public trust. By fulfilling its mission, the Federal Public Defender Office helps to maintain the Nation’s commitment to equal justice under the law and to ensure the successful and efficient operation of the federal criminal justice system.