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.
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Find help with sealing/expunging adult criminal records in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court.
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Please complete this form if you need an attorney in Cleveland or Lakewood Municipal Court.
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Contact information for Public Defender administration, attorneys, and social workers.
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Your rights if stopped by the police and information on criminal, juvenile, and parental rights cases.
Read about Your RightsUpcoming Events
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23Aug 2024
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Pro Bono Collaborative
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12Sep 2024
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27Sep 2024
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Pro Bono Collaborative
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Pro Bono Collaborative