Director of Recruitment

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION The Director of Attorney Recruitment spearheads all Agency efforts to recruit and hire dedicated, talented, and mission-driven attorneys. Working collaboratively with leaders across the state and members of the Senior Management Team, this position serves in […]

Director of Training

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION The Training Division Director leads, designs, implements, and oversees comprehensive training and professional development programs for attorneys, core staff, and leadership within the Maryland Office of the Public Defender. This role ensures that all staff are […]

District Public Defender: Prince George’s County (District V)

Primary Duties and Responsibilities ● Effectively leads the District V management team to ensure quality representation of OPD clients and the    professional growth of all District V employees. ● Represents the office at stakeholder meetings and community events to enhance […]

Emergency Physicians: Overlooked Front-Line Experts for Criminal Defendants

Steve Mercer, Esq and W. Anthony Gerard, MD An emergency physician is an “overlooked front line expert” for a criminal defendant. In a wide range of criminal cases, victims, defendants, and witnesses may receive treatment in a hospital’s emergency department. […]

Entry Level Assistant Public Defenders: Fall Class 2025

The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) seeks dynamic, dedicated, and client-centered litigators to serve as Assistant Public Defenders in offices across Maryland. We are committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourage people historically underrepresented in […]

Experienced Associate –Criminal Defense Section

Brown Goldstein & Levy LLP seeks to hire an associate with at least three years of criminal defense experience to work in its DC and Baltimore offices, primarily in the firm’s Criminal Defense Section. We are trial lawyers who handle […]

Experienced Attorney (Multiple Openings Across the State of Maryland)

The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) seeks an experienced and zealous litigator to serve as an Assistant Public Defender in locations throughout the State of Maryland. We are committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourage […]

Experienced Attorney: Baltimore Region

  The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) has multiple openings for experienced and zealous litigators to serve as Assistant Public Defenders in our Baltimore area offices. The Baltimore region includes our Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Harford County, Howard […]

Experienced Attorney: DC Metro Region

The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) has multiple openings for experienced and zealous litigators to serve as Assistant Public Defenders in our DC Metro area offices. The DC Metro region includes Prince George’s County and Montgomery County offices. […]

Experienced Attorney: District VII, Anne Arundel County

Overview of the Position The position requires exceptional trial skills, innovative thinking, investigative skills, and the ability to work independently in managing an active felony caseload. Attorneys work in conjunction with social workers, investigators, experts, and core staff in a […]

Experienced Attorney: Eastern Region

The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) has multiple openings for experienced and zealous litigators to serve as Assistant Public Defenders in our Eastern area offices. The Eastern region includes Dorchester County, Somerset County, Wicomico County, Worcester County, Caroline […]

Experienced Attorney: Eastern Region

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION: The positions require exceptional trial skills, innovative thinking, investigative skills, and the ability to work independently in managing an active case load of district, felony and other specialty cases such as juvenile, civil non-support and violation of probation. […]

Experienced Attorney: Southern Maryland

The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) has multiple openings for experienced and zealous litigators to serve as Assistant Public Defenders in our Southern Maryland area offices. The Southern Maryland region includes Charles County, Calvert County, St. Mary’s County, […]

Experienced Attorney: Western Maryland Region

Closing Date:  Open Until Filled The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) has multiple openings for experienced and zealous litigators to serve as Assistant Public Defenders in our Western area offices. The Western region includes Frederick County, Washington County, […]

Experienced Attorney: Western Region

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION: The positions require exceptional trial skills, innovative thinking, investigative skills, and the ability to work independently in managing an active felony caseload. Attorneys work in conjunction with social workers, investigators, experts, and core staff in a team-oriented environment. Attorneys […]

How Anecdotes and Fear are Driving Maryland to Undo the Juvenile Justice Reform Act w/Natasha Dartigue and Alycia Capozello

After being rated as one of the worst places in the country for their youth legal system, Maryland law makers decided to implement an overhaul of said system. After two years of study and advocacy, the state was guilted into […]