Welcome to the website of the Maryland Office of the Public Defender: Justice, Fairness and Dignity For All

For immediate assistance,
call 1 877 430 5187 during
normal business hours.

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The Public Defender is
Paul B. DeWolfe

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There are seven statewide divisions within the Office of the Public Defender (OPD).

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Maryland is divided into twelve operational districts. Each District conforms to the statutory geographic boundaries of the District Courts. OPD maintains offices in each of these districts.

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Current job opportunities:

• Assistant Public Defender I: Statewide Locations Throughout Maryland (2013 Fall Class)
• Experienced Trial Attorney: Prince George's County
• Experienced Trial Attorney: Washington County
• Assistant Public Defender I: Collateral Review Division
• Assistant Public Defender I: Juvenile Division, Baltimore County
• Supervising Attorney, Juvenile Division: Baltimore City

To learn more about career, law clerk, and volunteer opportunities with OPD:

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The MD Office of the Public Defender
Celebrated its 40th Anniversary!

Baltimore City Juvenile Court Division's website

Baltimore City Youthful Defendant Unit's website