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Four offices serving Northern Ohio.
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Our Mission
The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of Ohio zealously defends indigent citizens in order to preserve, protect and defend the principle of equal justice for all.
Our Creed
We are legal professionals, attorneys, investigators, paralegals and legal support staff, dedicated to defending our fellow citizens by providing them legal counsel in any matter required by statute, regulation, or otherwise authorized. We are zealous advocates for our clients, providing independent trial defense services free from influence by anyone other than the assigned counsel and the Defender. We vigorously represent each and every client within the bounds of the law, consistent with our professional ethics, and in accordance with all applicable rules of practice. We selflessly perform our duties with the utmost integrity and pride, without fear of reprisal from any agent, either internal or external to any branch of the Government, and without expectation of any personal or professional gain.
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