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Monday 8am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm Thursday 8am - 4:30pm Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Law Office of the Public Defender, Blair Allen

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08/07/2026

A group of PD10 attorneys and staff joined public defenders' offices from across Florida at the annual FPDA Summer Conference last month. This year’s programming focused on mental health, with sessions designed to strengthen the skills and knowledge we bring to our work every day. We were especially proud to have our First Assistant Public Defender, Jayde Coleman Stephens, present on competency issues, evaluations, and litigation. We’re always excited to learn alongside our colleagues and bring new knowledge back to our office and the clients we serve.

07/28/2026

To everyone taking the Florida Bar Exam this week: we're cheering you on! Wishing you confidence and focus after all the hard work you've put in. We look forward to welcoming the next generation of attorneys dedicated to serving their communities. Best of luck!

07/27/2026

Earlier this month, we welcomed another group of justice-minded high school juniors, seniors, and recent graduates for an inside look at advocacy and the criminal justice system. Throughout the week, students observed court proceedings, toured local justice system facilities, and participated in hands-on learning experiences, including a CSI presentation.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this session of the Justice & Advocacy Academy a success. We hope this experience inspired the next generation of advocates, leaders, and public servants.

07/22/2026

Meet Our Summer Intern Tommy Turkett!
Tommy is a rising 3L at LSU Law Center and is excited to be returning to Polk County for the summer. His experience at LSU includes serving as a federal judicial extern for the Middle District of Louisiana and publishing an article on the Federal Sentencing Guidelines as a Junior Associate on the Louisiana Law Review. Tommy looks forward to applying what he's learned to public defense while gaining valuable courtroom experience. We are glad to have you us this summer, Tommy!

07/15/2026

Meet Our Summer Intern Laura J. Hutton!
Laura is a rising 3L at Stetson University College of Law who brings a unique background to public defense, including five years as a high school English teacher and more than a decade as a litigation paralegal. After completing a criminal clinical externship with the Sixth Circuit Public Defender's Office last fall, she's excited to continue building her courtroom experience with us this summer. We're happy to have you with us, Laura!

07/08/2026

Meet Our Summer Intern Glennal Verbois!
Glennal is a rising 3L at Stetson University College of Law and is also returning for her second summer with our office. A graduate of UCF with a degree in Advertising and Public Relations, she hopes to use her legal education to advocate for others, particularly children, as a public defender. We're excited to welcome Glennal back for another summer with our team!

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day! Today, we celebrate 250 years of American independence and honor the enduring principles of liberty, justice, and the rule of law that continue to shape our nation.

From all of us at PD10, we wish you and your family a safe and happy 4th of July!

07/02/2026

Our offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, July 6.

We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!

07/01/2026

Meet Our Summer Intern Gabriella Tedesco!
Gabriella is a rising 3L at Stetson University College of Law and a familiar face around our office. After interning with us last summer and completing a criminal law externship with our office this spring, she's returning for another summer of learning. As founder and president of the Stetson Criminal Law Society, Gabriella is committed to a career in criminal law and hopes to become a public defender after graduation. We're glad to have you back, Gabby!

06/26/2026

Meet Our Summer Intern Aya Alghoul!
Aya is a rising 3L at Barry University School of Law with a passion for courtroom advocacy and litigation. A leader on campus, she serves as founder and president of the Middle Eastern and North African Law Students Association (MENALSA) while also holding leadership roles in several other student organizations. This summer, she is looking forward to gaining hands-on courtroom experience, strengthening her legal writing skills, and learning from our attorneys and staff. Welcome to the team, Aya!

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255 N. Broadway Avenue, Third Floor
Bartow, FL
33830

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

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http://www.pd10.org/

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