Austin Field

Austin Field is a public defender in Seattle. Before attending law school at the University of Washington, he was an Army infantry officer, a law firm operations manager, and a public defense investigator. The views expressed are his own.

Recent Articles

To Combat Vigilantism, We Must Lower Public Defender Caseloads

Our legal system can't function with overworked defense attorneys.

Mad about School Closures? Blame Our State Supreme Court.

Washington Voters Must Elect Judges Willing to Allow the Legislature to Amply Fund Education

Remember the Seattle Lawsuit that Ended School Integration?

The 70th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education Should Prompt Reflection on Our Role in Segregating Schools

Guest Rant Oct 24 9:00 AM

Washington’s Supreme Court Delivers Major Blow to Police Oversight

Rural Cops Can Now Gas Crowds as They See Fit

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