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
Please complete this form if you need an attorney in Cleveland Municipal Court.
Public Defender Staff
Contact information for Public Defender administration, attorneys, and social workers.
Know Your Rights
Your rights if stopped by the police and information on criminal, juvenile, and parental rights cases.
2026 BPDA Law School Summer Fellowship
UH Men's Summit Free Legal Clinic
Your criminal record doesn't have to define your future. Beyond physical wellness, the Men's Full-Life Fitness Summit 2025 is dedicated to empowering men for a stronger future. We are proud to host a Free On-Site Legal Clinic administered by the Cuyahoga County Office of the Public Defender from 9:30AM - 1:30PM.
Men's Full-Life Fitness Summit 2025 presented by UH Cutler Center for Men
Your criminal record doesn't have to define your future. Beyond physical wellness, the Men's Full-Life Fitness Summit 2025 is dedicated to empowering men for a stronger future. We are proud to host a Free On-Site Legal Clinic administered by the Cuyahoga County Office of the Public Defender from 9:30AM – 1:30PM.
Legal professionals will be available to discuss eligibility, provide applications for sealing and expunging felony convictions, and answer questions about license reinstatement and driving privileges for City of Cleveland residents.
Join us on Saturday, September 27th, 2025, at The Huntington Convention Center. Take a step toward a new beginning.
Free registration available now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mens-full-life-fitness-summit-2025-tickets-1396848404179?aff=oddtdtcreator