Awarded annually starting in 2011, the Chiarkas Award is handed out by the State Public Defender in recognition of the leadership efforts of a current SPD staff member. The award is named in honor of former State Public Defender Nick Chiarkas.
2011 - Awarded to staff attorney Jessie Weber of Eau Claire for her leadership efforts to successfully work with Buffalo County in order to have its first-offense marijuana & drug paraphernalia charges to ordinance violations.
How Do I Qualify? What Types of cases may the SPD handle? Find or contact your local SPD Office How do I contact my attorney? Client accounts and verification Pardon/Expungement information SPD Facts-at-a-Glance Office and Staff Directories Employment with the SPD Board Meeting Dates, Agendas and Minutes
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