David Carroll

David Carroll is the Executive Director and Founder of the Sixth Amendment Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing issues in indigent defense services across the United States. He has been in this role since March 2012 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Carroll is recognized as a national expert on the standards and methods for delivering right to counsel services, with over fifteen years of experience providing technical assistance to policymakers and stakeholders in the criminal justice system .123

Under his leadership, the Sixth Amendment Center focuses on improving the quality of legal representation for indigent defendants, advocating for systemic reforms to ensure that all individuals have access to fair legal counsel regardless of their financial situation. Carroll frequently presents at various conferences and legislative hearings, discussing the obligations of states and counties under the Sixth Amendment and sharing insights on best practices for indigent defense .12

Carroll's work emphasizes the importance of addressing disparities in legal representation, particularly for marginalized populations affected by wrongful convictions and over-incarceration .2