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.
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Read about Your RightsUpcoming Events
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23Apr 2024
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Tri-C Record Sealing Clinic
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Tri-C Record Sealing Clinic
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25Apr 2024
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In the Neighborhood
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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In the Neighborhood
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26Apr 2024
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Pro Bono Collaborative
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Pro Bono Collaborative
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27Apr 2024
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Reentry Week 2024 Expungement Clinic
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Reentry Week 2024 Expungement Clinic
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9May 2024
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In the Neighborhood
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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In the Neighborhood