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
MCPD Commission Meeting
Montgomery County Public Defender Commission Meeting will be held September 6, 2024, at the Reibold Building on the 5th floor in the...
Legal Advocacy & Information Day
Come out to the Legal Advocacy & Information Day Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 9:00am to 7:00pm Sinclair College, Conference Center,...
Pot Citations Way Down after Dayton Policy
Our Public Defender, Theresa G. Haire, shared her thoughts on Dayton's policy on marijuana citations and how the city stresses that it is...
