The Panel Attorney District Representative (PADR) is selected from the CJA Panel with the approval of the chief judge. The PADR's responsibilities include:
- attending the annual National Conference of CJA Panel Attorney District Representatives;
- acting as a liaison between the CJA Panel and the Federal Public Defender, the court and the Administrative Office of the US Courts; and
- serving on the district's CJA Standing Committee
The current PADR for the Western District of Washington is
Emma Scanlan
The Smith Tower
506 Second Avenue, Suite 1400
Seattle, WA 98104
206.237.0677