Public Defender

The Law Office of the Shelby County Public Defender provides legal representation to citizens accused of criminal conduct that can result in a loss of freedom. We defend cases including Felonies and Misdemeanors, along with Juvenile Delinquency cases, Non-support Contempt, Children's Services Allegations, and Appeals.

We provide legal services to individuals whose economic status meets qualifications set by the State of Ohio. If you have been charged with a crime, or are a party to a non-support contempt or Children's Services case, and believe you qualify for public defender services based on your economic status, please contact us.

Attorneys, Staff & Case Types

• Jonathan M. Richard, Public Defender
  • Common Pleas Court, Felonies
• Christopher L. Wesner, Assistant Public Defender
  • Juvenile Court, Juvenile Crimes and Non-Support Contempt
• Laura E. Waymire, Assistant Public Defender
  • Common Pleas Court, Felonies
• Robert E. Long, III, Assistant Public Defender
  • Municipal Court, Probation Violations and Juvenile Court, Children Services
• Samuel S. Richardson, Assistant Public Defender
  • Municipal Court, Misdemeanors
• Stephanie Frantz, Paralegal
• Traci Myers, Legal Assistant