Drew Havens is a Deputy Federal Public Defender in the Central District of California based in Los Angeles, where he represents indigent clients facing federal charges. He previously served as a Deputy Public Defender for Los Angeles County, and as a staff attorney for Los Angeles Dependency Lawyers.
Drew graduated with honors from Boston College and Georgetown University Law Center. During his time at law school, he interned with the California Appellate Project and gained a deep awareness of the injustices inherent in the death penalty system.
At Georgetown, he excelled in the Criminal Defense and Prisoner Advocacy Clinic, earning the Clara Shortridge Foltz Award for his dedication to indigent defense.
Drew recently spearheaded the international campaign to secure the return of Eyvin Hernandez, of Venezuela.
