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Description
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OVERVIEW: Provides legal representation to income eligible individuals who have been arrested or summoned for a criminal offense.
SERVICES:
1) INCARCERATED CLIENT: Incarcerated clients will first meet with a commissioner to determine eligibility. If a client has not seen a commissioner prior to incarceration, a family member or the client should contact the public defender’s office for further instruction.
2) "ON THE STREET" CLIENT: Clients who are out on bail, on the own recognizance, or charged with a jailable offense must contact one of the following District Court Commissioner’s Offices at:
District Court of Maryland
8914 Kelso Drive
Essex, MD 21221-3135
District Court of Maryland
900 Walker Avenue
Catonsville, MD 21228-5380
The hours of operation for both commissioner office locations are 24 hours/7 days a week
INTAKE DOCUMENTATION: Clients must bring identification, case number (s), charging documents (summary of charges, summons), and verification of income for the last 30 days (2 pay stubs if paid biweekly, 4 if paid weekly). If no income, bring award letters (social security, food stamps, or other public assistance) to the interview.
Clients may complete the application prior to arriving at the commissioner’s office.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Baltimore County
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Physical Address
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200 Washington Avenue
Towson MD
21204 United States
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Hours Of Operation
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See application process.
Mon: 8AM 5PM
Tue: 8AM 5PM
Wed: 8AM 5PM
Thu: 8AM 5PM
Fri: 8AM 5PM
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Physical Location Description
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At the corner of Washington Avenue and Towsontown Boulevard.
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Eligibility
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Indigent persons who are charged with a crime or misdemeanor (based on income and other criteria, e.g. family size/med bills)
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Languages Offered
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Accommodations possible.
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Program Fees
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NONE.
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Documents Required
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Call for information.
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Programs at this agency
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Office of the Public Defender, Baltimore City
Office of the Public Defender, Anne Arundel County, Glen Burnie
Office of the Public Defender, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis
Office of the Public Defender, Carroll County
Office of the Public Defender, Cecil County
Office of the Public Defender, Harford County
Office of the Public Defender, Washington County
Office of the Public Defender, Allegany County
Office of the Public Defender, Frederick County
Office of the Public Defender, Dorchester County
Office of the Public Defender, Calvert County
Office of the Public Defender, Charles County
Office of the Public Defender, Wicomico County
Office of the Public Defender, Talbot County
Office of the Public Defender, Somerset County
Office of the Public Defender, St. Mary's County
Office of the Public Defender, Queen Anne's County
Office of the Public Defender, Prince George's County
Office of the Public Defender, Montgomery County
Office of the Public Defender, Howard County
Office of the Public Defender, Caroline County
Office of the Public Defender, Garrett County
Office of the Public Defender, Worcester County
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Mailing Address
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200 Washington Avenue
Towson MD
21204 United States
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Toll Free Number
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877-430-5187
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Fax Number
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410-769-7882
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Main
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410-324-8900
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Essex- District Court
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410-512-2328
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Catonsville-District Court
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410-512-2533
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Main Contact Name
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Robin Nolan
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Main Contact Title
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Office Manager
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Main Contact Phone
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410-324-8968
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Main Contact Email Address
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rnolan@opd.state.md.us
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Donald Zaremba
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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District Public Defender
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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410-324-8961
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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dzaremba@opd.state.md.us
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Sites offering this Program
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200 Washington Avenue
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