Public Defender Divisions
Divisions
The Municipal Division provides representation in Cleveland and Lakewood Municipal Courts for all individuals charged with a misdemeanor that carries the possibility of going to jail and who are unable to afford an attorney.
The Appellate and Post-Conviction Division handles direct appeals, expungements, and other post-conviction matters on behalf of indigent individuals.
The Youth and Parent Defense Division provides representation in Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court for children accused of crimes, for parents facing abuse, neglect, or dependency allegations from Children and Family Services, and for parents facing contempt charges, in both Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts.
The Felony Division provides representation in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court to individuals who are charged with a felony offense and cannot afford counsel.