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

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Public Defender Staff

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Know Your Rights

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

Re-entry Month Community Expungement Clinic

12 April, 2025, 10 AM-1 PM

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Join us for a community expungement clinic designed to help Cuyahoga County residents clear their criminal records and remove barriers to employment, housing, and more.

Join us for a community expungement clinic designed to help Cuyahoga County residents clear their criminal records and remove barriers to employment, housing, and more. Legal professionals from the Cuyahoga County Public Defender’s Office, Cleveland State University Pardon, Clemency, and Reentry Clinic, Case Western Reserve University Second Chance Reentry Clinic, and the Cuyahoga Community Law Department will be on-site to provide free legal advice, assist with the application process, and answer questions about eligibility. Attendees will also learn about alternative solutions to legal barriers, including pardons, clemencies, and Certificates of Qualification for Employment (CQE).

See Flyer for more information and visit the website for a full list of Re-entry Month Events

Pre-registration is not required but is highly encouraged. Register Now