Chief Public Defender

Required Qualifications: Must be a lawyer in good standing with all the licensing authorities in all jurisdictions, and a practicing attorney for at least 10 years with significant experience in criminal defense. At the time of assuming the role as Chief Public Defender, the lawyer must have been licensed in Ohio for at least one year. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Lead counsel in 10 criminal defense jury trials. 2. Demonstrated leadership in the legal community. 3. Demonstrated commitment to improving the quality of representation provided to indigent clients. 4. Demonstrated commitment to issues of criminal and social justice reform. 5. Experience in fiscal planning, budget preparation, budget maintenance, grant application 6. Experience in personnel management, public policy development, performance review 7. Drafted and argued at least one appellate matter. 8. Counsel in at least one capital murder case. 9. Experience in issue-driven litigation to advance an organization’s strategic goals.