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Leadership

Division Supervisors & Supervising Attorneys

Erika Cunliffe
Appeals/Post-Conviction

 Terri Webb
Felony

 Sam Amata
Youth and Parent Defense
Dave Magee
Municipal

 Jason Haller
Felony Supervising Attorney

 Linda Hricko
Felony Supervising Attorney
Jennifer Simmons
Youth and Parent Defense Supervising Attorney

 Russ Tye
Chief Trial Counsel

 Laura Jones
Director of Training
Leah Winsberg
Community Engagement Attorney

    

Public Defender Commissioners

The Public Defender’s Office is governed by a five-member Public Defender Commission appointed by the County Executive and the Administrative Judge of Common Pleas Court, General Division. The Commission members are:

Thomas Shaughnessy, Chair
Term Ending:
12/31/2027

 Dr. Ronnie Dunn
Term Ending:
12/31/2027

 Gordon Friedman
Term Ending:
12/31/2028
James McDonnell
Term Ending:
12/31/2028

 Mary Jo Tipping
Term Ending:
12/31/2028