Dr. Erin Veit is an alumna of FAU and subsequently received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law. While studying at UM Law she completed two legal internships – first, at the District Attorney’s Office in Staten Island, New York, and second, as a Certified Legal Intern for the Law Office of the Public Defender in Broward County. It was at the second internship where she fell in love with the work, ideals, and mission of public defenders. Throughout her career as an Assistant Public Defender, she has worked in all areas and handled various types of cases, including Juvenile, Felony, Repeat Offender Court, and Major Crimes. She currently works in the Homicide Division handling cases wherein the State of Florida seeks the Death Penalty. Dr. Veit has been an Adjunct Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice here at FAU since 2015.

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