Invitation for Public Comment on the Reappointment of Federal Public Defender Leilani V. Lujan
The current term of office of Leilani V. Lujan, Federal Public Defender for the Districts of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, expires in November 2027. The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is considering the reappointment of Ms. Lujan to an additional four-year term and invites public comments from the public and legal community about the performance of Ms. Lujan and her respective staff.
Anonymous responses will not be considered. However, all information provided to the Court will be held in strict confidence, and the identity of any person providing information will not be disclosed unless that person waives confidentiality and consents to disclosure.
All comments must be received no later than October 16, 2026, and may be submitted online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2028-GU-NMI-Leilani-Lujan or in writing to:
FPD-GU-NMI Evaluation
U.S. Courts for the Ninth Circuit
P.O. Box 193939
San Francisco, CA 94119-3939