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Sealing/Expunging Records

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

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Municipal Intake Form

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

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Public Defender Staff

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

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Know Your Rights

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

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Office of Public Defenter
Join Us for Student Shadowing Day

The Cuyahoga County's Public Defender's Office is welcoming students to learn about indigent defense through an immersive, day-long experience. High school students, undergraduates, law students, and recent graduates are encouraged to attend. The Shadowing Program will include brief court observation, divison overviews, and a case review featuring our multi-disciplinary team approach to defense work.

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