The Law Office of the Public Defender operates to defend citizens who are accused of a criminal offense and who are at risk for going to jail.  This includes Felonies, Misdemeanors, Preliminary Hearings, Extraditions, and Juvenile Delinquency.  We also handle some Children's Services cases, some child support contempt cases, and we can assist with reductions in child support.  We don't handle divorces, child custody, bankruptcies, employment disputes, collections, Landlord/Tenant, or other non-criminal defense work.  Agencies that might be able to offer assistance are:

 

Legal AID  333 W. First Street Ste. 500A Dayton, OH 45402-3031 (937) 228-8088 (800) 867-9431 FAX: (937) 449-8131		Volunteer Lawyer Project 610 Performance Place 109 N. Main Street Dayton, OH  45402 (888) 534-1432
Dayton Bar Association 109 N. Main St., Suite 600 Dayton, OH 45402-1129 937.222.7902 937.222.1308 (Fax)		State Public Defender 8 East Long Street - 11th Floor Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 466-5394 (800) 686-1573

 

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