Montgomery County Public Defender
Justice For All
Since 1976, the Montgomery County Law Office of the Public Defender has provided zealous and effective legal representation to indigent people accused of criminal conduct that can result in a loss of freedom. We provide these legal services to all persons and base qualification decisions solely on economic status.
Led by Theresa G. Haire, the office utilizes a holistic defense model designed to achieve better outcomes for our clients while still zealously protecting their fundamental rights, liberties and dignities.
What we do
The Law Office of the Public Defender operates to defend citizens who are accused of a criminal offense and who are at risk of going to jail. This includes:
- Felonies
- Misdemeanors
- Preliminary Hearings
- Extraditions
- Juvenile Delinquency
- Appeals
NEWS & EVENTS
2025 BPDA Community Engagement Fellowship
The 2025 BPDA (Black Public Defender Association) Community Engagement Fellowship is now OPEN! Below are the Community Engagement...
MCPD Commission Meeting
Montgomery County Public Defender Commission Meeting will be held January 27, 2025, at the Reibold Building on the 4th floor in the...
January Driver’s License Reinstatement Clinic Update
UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE! January 24, 2025, Driver's License Reinstatement Clinic has been POSTPONE. Please click the link below for more...