Public Defense on the Edge of the Map: A Conversation with Howard Phillips

This episode of Justice Speaks examines public defense in the U.S. Virgin Islands with Deputy Chief Public Defender Howard Phillips. Drawing on decades of courtroom experience, Phillips discusses the territory’s court structure, systemic challenges, speedy-trial concerns, and the realities of defending indigent clients in one of the nation’s most unique jurisdictions. The post Public Defense on the Edge of the Map: A Conversation with Howard Phillips appeared first on Justice Speakers Institute .

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Public Defense on the Edge of the Map: A Conversation with Howard Phillips is an episode from Justice Speakers Institute by Justice Speakers Institute.

This episode is 26:42 long.

This episode was published on Mar 12, 2026.

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