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Hillsborough County Public Defender's Office We're committed to efficient & quality legal representation!

The Hillsborough County Public Defender's office includes a diverse team of over 220 professionals, including APDs, legal assistants, investigators, mitigation specialists, and support staff.

Thank you to this month’s partners, the Hillsborough County Tax Collector’s Office and Tampa Family Health Centers, and ...
10/22/2026

Thank you to this month’s partners, the Hillsborough County Tax Collector’s Office and Tampa Family Health Centers, and to all of our partners who continue to show up for our community. Together, we’re making sure everyone has access to the resources and support they deserve.
See you at the next one, 11/21. ‼️🙌

Our office recently hosted its inaugural Leadership Development Seminar, the first of its caliber in PD13’s history!Publ...
10/21/2026

Our office recently hosted its inaugural Leadership Development Seminar, the first of its caliber in PD13’s history!

Public Defender Lisa B. McLean set the tone with her vision for leadership excellence, followed by riveting sessions led by Public Defender Carlos Martinez, Chief Dee Jones, and Ron Klimley. Senior attorneys and administrators gained practical strategies to strengthen their leadership capacity, navigate professional relationships, and better serve their teams and clients.🙌💚🩵

Congratulations to APDs Alexander Tyler, Alan Bangiev, and Cody Cardinale on a hard-fought trial win. Their preparation,...
10/19/2026

Congratulations to APDs Alexander Tyler, Alan Bangiev, and Cody Cardinale on a hard-fought trial win. Their preparation, skill, and dedication made all the difference for their client.🙌⚖️

PD13 has been busy out in the community, putting in the work and making a difference!
10/15/2026

PD13 has been busy out in the community, putting in the work and making a difference!

We’re just 2 weeks away from our 9th Street Legal event!🎉🙌Join us Saturday, October 17, from 10 AM–1 PM at 13605 N. 22nd...
10/03/2026

We’re just 2 weeks away from our 9th Street Legal event!🎉🙌
Join us Saturday, October 17, from 10 AM–1 PM at 13605 N. 22nd St. in Tampa. The Tax Collector’s MILES bus and Tampa Family Health Centers will be there providing valuable community resources and services. We can’t wait to see you there!

https://www.pd13.state.fl.us/street-legal/

Meet the 11 new APDs joining the PD13 family! We’re so excited to welcome such talented, dedicated, and bright new minds...
09/30/2026

Meet the 11 new APDs joining the PD13 family! We’re so excited to welcome such talented, dedicated, and bright new minds to our office.🎉⚖️

Today, we proudly swore in 11 new APDs! Public Defender McLean also had the honor of swearing in her daughter, Sarah Bre...
09/24/2026

Today, we proudly swore in 11 new APDs! Public Defender McLean also had the honor of swearing in her daughter, Sarah Breland, who began her career at the Burr & Forman law firm this week. We’re excited to welcome the 11 APD's to PD13 and look forward to seeing all that you will accomplish throughout your careers.⚖️👏

In observance of Yom Kippur, our office will be closed today. We will resume regular business hours tomorrow, Tuesday, S...
09/21/2026

In observance of Yom Kippur, our office will be closed today. We will resume regular business hours tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22nd.

Our office is closed today, September 11th, in observance of Rosh Hashanah. We’ll resume regular hours Monday. Enjoy the...
09/11/2026

Our office is closed today, September 11th, in observance of Rosh Hashanah. We’ll resume regular hours Monday. Enjoy the holiday!

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