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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.