Matt Shirk, Public Defender 4th Judicial Circuit - Serving Clay, Duval and Nassau Counties

VIEWPOINT -- Public Defender Vows Leadership	03-08-2010
Fernandina Beach News Leader
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Participation Triples in PD Pro Bono Program	03-08-2010
Financial News and Daily Record
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In them, mentor sees himself...but he's desperate not to	03-01-2010
Florida Times Union
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P.D. Felony Court Unit Earns February Not Guilty	02-26-2010
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Jax Lawyers Step Up to Assist the Public Defender	02-23-2010
Florida Bar News
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‘Speakers Bureau’ in PD Shirk’s Office Provides Outreach, Education	02-22-2010
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APD Kalil Wins Two ‘Not Guilty’ Verdicts in One Week	02-22-2010
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Prosecutor has to Pucker Up	02-22-2010
Financial News and Daily Record
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PD Shirk Alerts Vendors that Reductions are Necessary; Client Representation Won't be Comprimised	02-18-2010
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Public Defender and State Attorney Offices Compete for Blood Donations	02-16-2010
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Public Defender Honors Employees	02-16-2010
Fernandina Beach News Leader
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First Year's Report to the People	02-10-2010
Florida Times Union
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Public Defender Honors Employees	02-08-2010
Financial News and Daily Record
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Shirk Discusses Juvenile Crime Issues at Accountability Forum	02-05-2010
The Florida Star
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Local public defenders office staff receive awards Matt Shirk presents kudos to top attorneys and st	02-01-2010
Florida Times Union
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Annual Meeting of Public Defender’s Office Features Inspirational Presentation, Staff Awards	02-01-2010
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Wrongly convicted man tells story	02-01-2010
Financial News and Daily Record
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Man works to help those wrongly convicted, like himself He is working to aid those falsely convicted	01-30-2010
Florida Times Union
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First Quarterly Dinner for Homeless of 2010 a Rewarding Experience for PDO Staff	01-29-2010
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Man Freed by Innocence Project Speaks on the First Coast	01-29-2010
First Coast News
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Innocent Man Describes Years In Prison Freed Florida Inmate Talks To Lawyers In Hopes To Help Others	01-29-2010
News 4 Jax
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27- year fight for freedom	01-29-2010
Action News Jax
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From private practice to public service	01-25-2010
Financial News and Daily Record
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Newest APD in Fourth Circuit on Winning Defense Team During First Week	01-22-2010
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Shirk Discusses Juvenile Crime Issues at Accountability Forum	01-22-2010
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Public Defense Team Wins Jacksonville Man Acquittal on Burglary Charge	01-20-2010
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Newcomer to Juvenile Defense Wins Trial Verdict	01-13-2010
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Shirk Promotes Three to New Unit	01-11-2010
Financial News and Daily Record
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Bedell Takes Over Clay Public Defender's Office	01-08-2010
Clay Today
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Who knows if public defenders’ clients are indigent or not?	01-08-2010
The Florida Bar News
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Three Promoted to Newly Created Major Crimes Unit in P.D. Office	01-08-2010
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Public Defender Enlisting Participants for Pro Bono Program Starting 1/15 Private Attorneys to Gain	01-06-2010
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Bedell named director of Clay County P.D. Office	01-04-2010
Financial News and Daily Record
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Bedell Named Director of Clay County P.D. Office	12-29-2009
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Secret Santas Bring Joy	12-25-2009
Fernandina Beach News Leader
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Taxpayers to Save Thousands Annually Thanks to New System in P.D. Office	12-21-2009
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Florida Supreme Court justices unshackle juvenile defendants	12-18-2009
Florida Times Union
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Fla. justices ban shackling kids in court	12-18-2009
Associated Press
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Florida Supreme Court Outlaws Indiscriminate Shackling of Juveniles	12-18-2009
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New video conference technology links a First Coast public defender's offices at a low cost	12-17-2009
Florida Times Union
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Public Defender Shirk, Staff Raise Nearly $3500 For Local Charities Clay, Nassau, Duval County Organ	12-10-2009
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Skillful Defense Leads Duval County Court Jury to Acquittal in Domestic Battery Trial	12-05-2009
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Refurbishing and Redecorating	12-02-2009
Financial News and Daily Record
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Local APD in State Publication	12-02-2009
Financial News and Daily Record
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A.P.D./Director Mason, Recognized Expert on Juvenile Delinquency, Contributes to Florida Bar Publica	12-01-2009
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