There’s a traffic jam in our courts in Washington state. 

Victims, and people accused of crimes, are waiting and waiting.

That's because in many cases, one person needs a public defender, and those are getting harder to come by.

Investigative reporter Aspen Ford joins us to talk about why, and it’s not just because attorneys are burnt out.

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There&rsquo;s a traffic jam in our courts in Washington state.&nbsp;
Victims, and people accused of crimes, are waiting and waiting.
That's because in many cases, one person needs a public defender, and those are getting harder to come by.
Investigative reporter Aspen Ford joins us to talk about why, and it&rsquo;s not just because attorneys are burnt out.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.
Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:seattlenow@kuow.org">seattlenow@kuow.org</a>, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or<a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback"> leave us feedback online</a>.

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There’s a traffic jam in our courts in Washington state.   Victims, and people accused of crimes, are waiting and waiting.  That's because in many cases, one person needs a public defender, and those are getting harder to come by.  Investigative reporter Aspen Ford joins us to talk about why, and it’s not just because attorneys are burnt out.

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