937-496-6521
breezleyn@mcohio.org

Nicole graduated from Wright State University with a B.A. in Political Science and holds a J.D. from Northern Kentucky University, and has been an attorney since 2019. Before coming to our office, Nicole worked as a bank manager and holds a National Mortgage License and Notary Public. Nicole has experience working with immigration law and held an internship at Advocates for Basic Legal Equality (ABLE). Nicole is a member of the National Association for Public Defense, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Dayton Bar Association. She is licensed to practice in the state of Ohio. In her free time, Nicole enjoys spending time with her family and dog.

937-496-7395
comunalek@mcohio.org

Kristine graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from Wittenberg University and holds a J.D. from the Toledo University School of Law. She has practiced as an attorney since 1993. Before coming to our office, Kristine worked for the Legal Aid Society of Toledo. Kristine is a member of the Dayton Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National Association for Public Defense, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. She is licensed to practice in the state of Ohio. In her free time, Kristine enjoys watching her sons perform in theatre.

937-496-7483
cromleyc@mcohio.org

Charles graduated from Penn State University with a B.S. in Criminal Justice and holds a J.D. from Ohio Northern University. He has been an attorney since 1997. Before coming to our office, Charles worked for five years in private practice. His professional affiliations include membership with the National Association for Public Defense, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Dayton Bar Association. Charles is licensed to practice in the state of Ohio and in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.

937-496-7488
daileym@mcohio.org

Michael completed his undergraduate work at Wright State University and holds a J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law. Michael was admitted as an attorney in 2010, and immediately started his career as a Public Defender. He is professionally affiliated with the National Association for Public Defense, the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Ohio State Bar Association, and the Dayton Bar Association. He has served as both the vice-chair and the co-chair of the Criminal Law Committee of the Dayton Bar Association. Michael is licensed to practice in the state of Ohio, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, and in the United States Supreme Court. He is also death penalty certified in Ohio. In addition to being named a Rising Star in February 2019 by the Dayton Bar Association, he has published two works in the Dayton Bar Briefs: “A Whole NEW Code” and “Getting Reckless.”

937-496-7479
darmetkoa@mcohio.org

Anya completed her undergraduate work at Seton Hall University in New Jersey with a Political Science degree and two minors in English and Business Law in 2016. Anya graduated from University of Cincinnati Law in 2023. Anya was recently admitted to practice law in the state of Ohio in 2023. In her free time, Anya likes to read various of books and spends time with friends and family.

937-224-1718
davenporta@mcohio.org

Andrew graduated from Indiana University with a B.A. and holds a J.D. from The Ohio State University’s Moritz College of Law. He has been an attorney since 2001. Andrew is a member of the National Association for Public Defense, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Dayton Bar Association. He is licensed to practice in the state of Ohio and in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. In his free time, Andrew enjoys playing sports, reading, and writing for a Fantasy Football website.

937-496-7489
davisam@mcohio.org

Amanda graduated from Wake Forest University with a B.A. in Psychology and holds a J.D. from the University of Toledo College of Law. Amanda has practiced as a an attorney since 2007. Before coming to our office, Amanda was a staff attorney for the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland. Amanda is a member of the Dayton Bar Association, the Ohio Bar Association, the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the National Association of Public Defense. She is licensed to practice in the state of Ohio and in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. Amanda is also an adjunct faculty member at Sinclair Community College. In her free time, Amanda serves as the head coach of the boys and girls high school tennis teams at The Miami Valley School and enjoys reading, watching true crime documentaries, and being active.

937-496-7476
deffetm@mcohio.org

Mike completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Dayton and continued his education there, receiving his J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law. Mike has practiced as an attorney since 1991. Before coming to our office, Mike worked at the Long Island Advocacy Center for Disability Rights. Mike is professionally affiliated with the National Association for Public Defense, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Dayton Bar Association. He is licensed to practice in Ohio and New York. In his free time, Mike enjoys gardening, creating art, and playing frisbee.

937-225-6189
deverl@mcohio.org

Lauren completed her undergraduate work at Centre College, with Bachelor’s Degrees in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, as well as Art and Art History. Lauren holds a J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law. She has practiced as an attorney since 2017. Before coming to our office, Lauren worked as a clerk for Judge Mary Donovan in the Second District Court of Appeals. Lauren’s professional affiliations include membership with the National Association for Public Defense, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Dayton Bar Association. She is licensed to practice in the state of Ohio. Outside of work, Lauren coaches the women’s tennis team at Bellbrook High School.

937-496-7457
dillarda@mcohio.org

Antoinette graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a B.A. in Business Administration and holds a J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law. She has practiced as an attorney since 2008. Before coming to our office, Antoinette worked at a private practice focused on criminal defense, juvenile law, family law, and civil litigation. She was also an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney with the Montgomery County Prosecutor’s Office. She is a member of the National Association for Public Defense, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Dayton Bar Association (member of the Ethics Committee). Antionette is licensed to practice in the state of Ohio and in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.

937-559-6779
ehrstinew@mcohio.org

William, “Bill”, was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1979 and the Federal Bar, Southern District of Ohio, Western Division in 1979. Bill graduated from Ohio University with a BA in Sociology in 1974 and completed his JD at University of Akron in 1979. Bill is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Dayton Bar Association, and the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. 

937-224-8650
gilmerb@mcohio.org

Barry completed his undergraduate work at Wright State University and holds a J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law. He has been an attorney since 2019. He is a member of the National Association for Public Defense, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Dayton Bar Association. He is licensed to practice in the state of Ohio.

937-224-3708
gossa@mcohio.org

Alysia graduated from Washington State University and holds a J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law. Alysia has practiced as an attorney since 2010. Additionally, she supervises externships and internships at the office. Alysia’s professional affiliations include membership with the Dayton Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. She is licensed to practice in the state of Ohio and in the United States Supreme Court and is death penalty certified in Ohio. Alysia was named a Rising Star in February 2019 by the Dayton Bar Association, and in her free time, she coaches and serves as the legal advisor for the Mock Trial team at Centerville High School.

937-496-7472
grovec@mcohio.org

Charles attended Wilmington College and Wright State. He holds a J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law and has been an attorney since 1981. He is a member of the National Association for Public Defense, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Dayton Bar Association. Charles is licensed to practice in the state of Ohio and in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.

937-496-7478
hairet@mcohio.org

Theresa graduated from the University of Virginia with a B.A. and holds a J.D. from The Ohio State University’s Moritz College of Law. She has been an attorney since 1982. Before becoming the Montgomery County Public Defender, Theresa served as Deputy Director of the Ohio Public Defender for five years. Prior to that, Teresa practiced law as an Assistant Public Defender at the Ohio Public Defender’s Office, successfully litigating cases at every judicial level in state and federal court. Theresa is also a member of the National Defender Training Project Trial School faculty. Theresa’s professional affiliations include membership with the National Association for Public Defense, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Dayton Bar Association. She is licensed to practice in the state of Ohio, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.

937-224-8626
HerrleR@mcohio.org

Rachael graduated from Miami University with a B.A. in Creative Writing and holds a J.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Law. Rachael obtained her license to practice in 2021. In law school, Rachael was a founding member of the UC chapter of the National Lawyers’ Guild, the chairperson of Student Legal Education Committee, a program assistant for the Nathaniel R. Jones Center for Race, Gender, and Social Justice, and worked full-time in food service. Before becoming an attorney, she taught English in Bandung, Indonesia. She is a member of the Dayton Bar Association, the Cincinnati Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, the National Association for Public Defense, and the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Rachael is licensed to practice in the state of Ohio. Her free time is spent reading, listening to music, hiking, singing karaoke, and chilling with her German Shepherd, Habibi.

937-224-3702

HoustonR@mcohio.org

Ryan graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a B.A. in Political Science and holds a J.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Law. Ryan has been an attorney since 2011, and has experience working as a research fellow with the Ohio Innocence Project. During his time in law school, Ryan was a member of the Moto Court Executive Committee. Currently, he is a member of the National Association for Public Defense, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Dayton Bar Association. Ryan is licensed to practice in the state of Ohio as well as Washington, D.C.

937-225-5572
howardk@mcohio.org

Kelli graduated from Wright State University with a B.A. in Political Science and holds a J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law. She has practiced as an assistant public defender for over 20 years and is currently the Deputy Director of Montgomery County Public Defender Office.

In addition to her career as a Public Defender, Kelli taught for ten years as an adjunct instructor at Sinclair Community College, Central State University, and Union Institute and University. She taught courses on Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Business Law, and American Federal Government.

Her professional affiliations include membership with the National Association of Public Defense, the National Legal Aid & Defender Association, the Black Public Defender Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Ohio State Bar Association, and the Dayton Bar Association. Kelli is licensed to practice in the State of Ohio and in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.

Kelli also proudly serves on the HB 150 Task Force on Ohio's Indigent Defense System, the Advisory Board of Montgomery County Juvenile Court Specialty Docket - Family Treatment Court, the National Association of Public Defense's Racial Justice Committee, and Dayton Bar Association Grievance Committee, Dayton Bar Association Bar Exam & Qualifications Committee and the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery Associate Board. 

Kelli has previously served on Ohio Supreme Court's Task Force on Technology and the OSBA Indigent Defense Task Force. 

937-238-1310
huberg@mcohio.org

Georganne graduated Phi Beta Kappa from The Pennsylvania State University with a B.A. in Crime, Law, and Justice. Georganne holds a J.D. from Ohio Northern University Petit College of Law. She is licensed to practice law in the state of Ohio. Georganne has been an attorney since 2006. Her experience prior to coming to our office includes serving as a Magistrate in Darke County Common Pleas Court for nearly seven years. Georganne’s duties included serving on both criminal and domestic dockets. Georganne’s professional memberships include the Dayton Bar Association, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Ohio State Bar Association.

937-224-8624
huelsmanb@mcohio.org

Brian graduated from the University of Dayton with a B.S. in Business Administration and holds a J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law. He has been an attorney since 1991. Brian has practiced criminal defense for 21 years, and also has experience working with the Montgomery County Prosecutor’s Office. He is a member of the National Association for Public Defense, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Dayton Bar Association. He is licensed to practice in the State of Ohio and in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.

937-224-3724
hydej@mcohio.org

Joe graduated from the University of Iowa with a B.A. in Ethics and Public Policy, and he holds a J.D. from the University of California Berkeley. He has been an attorney since 2015. Joe has worked as a Public Defender with experience in other offices, including the Contra Costa County Public Defender’s Office (California) and the Hamilton County Public Defender’s Office (Ohio). His professional affiliations include membership with the Dayton Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the National Association for Public Defense. Joe is licensed to practice in the state of Ohio. In his free time, Joe enjoys playing games and sports, working out, and playing music.

937-496-7310
dukejonesm@mcohio.org

Melissa completed her undergraduate work at Wright State University and holds a J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law. She has been an attorney since 1998. She is a member of the National Association for Public Defense, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Dayton Bar Association.

937-496-7647
KilbyO@mcohio.org

Olivia, a Dayton native, graduated from Wright State University with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Legal Studies. She also earned an A.A. in Liberal Arts from Sinclair College and holds her J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law. Olivia was recently admitted to practice law in the state of Ohio in 2023. During school, Olivia took part in the Montgomery County Reclaiming Futures program, Women in Law and Leadership, and still serves as a motivational speaker for high school students who struggle with academics and those who have an interest in the law. During her free time, Olivia spends quality time with her ten siblings, travels, watching football, and reading.

937-224-8623
kuhna@mcohio.org

Mandy graduated from Ohio University with a B.A. in Sociology and holds a J.D. from the Florida Coastal School of Law. She has been an attorney since 2005. Mandy has practiced as a Public Defender working in Jacksonville, Florida before joining our office. She is licensed to practice in the state of Ohio. In her free time, Mandy enjoys traveling and listening to live music.

937-225-5438
LewisE@mcohio.org

Elizabeth graduated from Ohio University with a B.A. in History. She went on to complete law school at the University of Dayton with admittance to the Ohio Bar in 2020. She has previous experience as an Assistant Public Defender in Clermont County before joining our office in 2023. Elizabeth is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the National Association for Public Defender, the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Dayton Bar Association. In her free time, she enjoys reading, and spending time with friends & family.

937-224-3637
LexineT@mcohio.org

Tama Lexine recently joined The Law Office of the Public Defender as an Assistant Public Defender. Tama is of Haitian descent and one of eleven children, so family has always been very important in her life. Tama observed her father’s dedication to serving the community as a Pastor for over 37 years, and her service alongside her father taught her that there is an intrinsic reward that can be gained from helping others. Tama obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from University of Central Florida (Go Knights!) and later graduated from Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Tama is licensed to practice law in Washington D.C. and Ohio and is a member of the Federal Bar Association, National Association for Public Defense, Dayton Bar Association, and Black Public Defender Association.

During law school, some of the positions Tama held were Senior Preemption and Screening Editor of the WMU Cooley Law Review, Associate Editor of the WMU Cooley Journal of Practical & Clinical Law, Teaching Assistant for Constitutional Law I and II, LexisNexis Student Representative, Themis Bar Review Student Representative, 2L Senator of the Student Bar Association, and Treasurer and Vice President of the Christian Legal Society. In addition to her many responsibilities as a student leader, Tama worked as a Legal Intern for a Solo Practitioner, competed in Mock Trial and Moot Court Competitions, and served as a member of several student organizations, local organizations, and committees.

Since law school, Tama has worked as a Personal Injury Attorney at a private firm, handling the firm’s intake, pre-litigation, and settlement matters, and as a Staff Attorney at a Legal Aid, where she served vulnerable and underrepresented populations in the areas of housing, public benefits, and consumer law. Tama spends most of her time off volunteering, exercising, thrifting, watching her favorite shows, catching up with friends and family, and going into the office to get a little bit more work done before the new week starts.

937-496-7480
maraganoc@mcohio.org

Carla graduated from Ohio University with a B.A. in Political Science, and she holds a J.D. from the University of Akron. She has been an attorney since 2013. Before coming to our office, Carla practiced civil law at a private firm in Cleveland, specializing in workers’ compensation claims, personal injury, and medical malpractice. Carla has practiced as a Public Defender for seven years and is licensed to practice in the state of Ohio. Her professional affiliations include membership with the National Association for Public Defense, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Dayton Bar Association. Carla also enjoys being involved in the community and is a member of the City of Dayton Landmarks Commission, which encourages and promotes historic preservation and historic district revitalization. She is also involved with one of the Dayton City Commission’s Police Reform Groups, addressing systemic racism in the community and police department and focusing on police oversight. In her free time, Carla enjoys hiking, cooking, camping, and visiting with family.

937-224-1750
martinb@mcohio.org

Barbara holds a J.D. from Cleveland State University’s Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. She became an attorney in 1992. Her professional affiliations include memberships with the National Association for Public Defense, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Dayton Bar Association. Barbara is licensed to practice in the state of Ohio.

937-224-3926
maukj@mcohio.org

Julia graduated from the University of Dayton with a B.A. in Philosophy and holds a J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law. Julia has been an attorney since 2008, and has practiced as a Public Defender for nine years. Before coming to our office, she was the Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Legal Fellow at Legal Aid of Western Ohio. Julia’s professional affiliations include membership with the National Association for Public Defense, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Dayton Bar Association. In her free time, Julia enjoys Irish dancing and being involved in the community, where she sits on the board of directors for both The House of Bread and Rainbow Elder Care of Greater Dayton.

937-496-7481
McClellanK@mcohio.org

Kaila graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.A in Criminology and holds a J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law. Kaila has been an attorney since 2017. She is a member of the National Association for Public Defense, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Dayton Bar Association. Kaila is licensed to practice in the state of Ohio. Outside of work, she volunteers for an addiction recovery and support organization called SMART Recovery, and is a trained Storm Spotter through the National Weather Service. In her free time, Kaila enjoys learning about meteorology, anything involving live music, and playing with her golden retriever.

937-224-8621
mckinleye@mcohio.org

Elizabeth graduated from Miami University with a B.S. in Zoology and holds a J.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Law. She has been an attorney since 2020. Elizabeth has experience clerking for the City of Cincinnati’s Legal Department as well as with the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Department of Public Advocacy. She has also interned for the Federal Public Defender’s Office (Southern District of Ohio) and the Hamilton County Public Defender’s Office. Elizabeth is a member of the National Association for Public Defense, the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Ohio State Bar Association, and the Dayton Bar Association. She is licensed to practice in the state of Ohio. Additionally, Elizabeth is published with the University of Cincinnati Law Review, for her 2019 article “The Importance of Drug Quantity in Federal Sentencing: How Circuit Courts Should Determine the Mandatory Minimum Sentence for Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances in Light of United States v. Stoddard.”

937-225-4640
MillerG@mcohio.org

Gayle began working with our office as our Probate Resource Attorney in 2022. She was admitted to the Ohio State Bar in May of 2014, and was then admitted to the Southern District of Ohio Bar in December of 2014. Previously, Gayle earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications & Media Arts from Antioch College in 1990. She went on to Ohio State University’s Moritz College of Law to earn her Juris Doctor in 1998. In 2013, she earned her Doctor of Ministry from United Theological Seminary.