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Office of the Public Defender

Providing excellent representation to protect the rights, liberties, and dignity of those who cannot afford to retain counsel in criminal, juvenile delinquency, and parental rights’ cases.

Sealing/Expunging Records

Find help with sealing/expunging adult criminal records in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court.

Municipal Intake Form

Please complete this form if you need an attorney in Cleveland or Lakewood Municipal Court.

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Public Defender Staff

Contact information for Public Defender administration, attorneys, and social workers.

Know Your Rights

Your rights if stopped by the police and information on criminal, juvenile, and parental rights cases.

Upcoming Events

12
Feb 2025
- Expungement Event presented by Dana Bail Bonds & Insurance
  
  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
22
Feb 2025
- Community Expungement Clinic
  
  9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
28
Feb 2025
- Pro Bono Collaborative
  
  9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
5
Mar 2025
- Expungement Event presented by Dana Bail Bonds & Insurance
  
  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
28
Mar 2025
- Pro Bono Collaborative
  
  9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

More Events

2025 BPDA Summer Law School Fellowship

January 2025

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2025 BPDA Community Engagement Fellowship

February 2025

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