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In observance of Indigenous Peoples Day, the Law Office of the Hamilton County Public Defender will be closed Monday, Oc...
10/09/2026

In observance of Indigenous Peoples Day, the Law Office of the Hamilton County Public Defender will be closed Monday, Oct. 12.

Thank you to Rhonda Shepherd, founder of Ja Ja's Light for the generous donation of hygiene and care kits. Ja Ja's Light...
09/29/2026

Thank you to Rhonda Shepherd, founder of Ja Ja's Light for the generous donation of hygiene and care kits. Ja Ja's Light was founded for her son, Justin, who battled addiction until he passed in 2024. Since then, Rhonda has worked to found Ja Ja's Light to help those like Justin who are facing addiction and homelessness.

Many of our clients face these same struggles. We're so grateful for this donation!

Let’s Talk Law! We’re kicking off our new series where we break down new laws, your rights and how the legal system work...
09/24/2026

Let’s Talk Law! We’re kicking off our new series where we break down new laws, your rights and how the legal system works.

First up: Ohio House Bill 492, which takes effect Oct. 6, 2026. The new law makes changes involving motor vehicle-related arrests and what may be required of passengers during certain traffic stops.

➡️ Swipe through to learn what’s changing, what you need to know and how to protect yourself during a stop.

Have a topic you want to see on Let’s Talk Law? Let us know in the comments!

⚠️ DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this social media series is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to substitute for professional legal consultation or representation. No attorney-client relationship is formed by using this content or engaging with this platform.

09/24/2026

Let’s Talk Law! We’re kicking off our new series with Ohio House Bill 492, which takes effect Oct. 6, 2026.

The new law adds penalties for interfering with an officer making a motor vehicle-related arrest. It also changes what may be required of passengers during a traffic stop. If an officer reasonably suspects a passenger of certain traffic or vehicle violations, the passenger may have to provide their name, date of birth and address.

Protect yourself now. Handle the legal issues later. If you think your rights are being violated during a stop, the side of the road isn’t the place to argue about it. Stay calm, don’t interfere and don’t give false information. If you don’t consent to a search, you can say so.

If you believe your rights were violated, talk to an attorney afterward. There may be ways to challenge what happened in court or file a complaint.

Have a topic you want to see on Let’s Talk Law? Let us know in the comments!

DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this social media series is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to substitute for professional legal consultation or representation. No attorney-client relationship is formed by using this content or engaging with this platform.

Registration is now open for Elevating Defense: Advocacy, Ethics, and Innovation. Join Friends To The Indigent and the H...
09/18/2026

Registration is now open for Elevating Defense: Advocacy, Ethics, and Innovation.

Join Friends To The Indigent and the Hamilton County Public Defender for a day focused on stronger advocacy, smarter strategies, and the evolving challenges facing criminal defense attorneys. Learn new ways to tell your client’s story, uncover and address jury bias, challenge emerging surveillance technology, and navigate the ethical rules, risks, and opportunities of AI use in practice. Approved for 5 CLE credits, including 1.5 Professional Conduct Credits.

November 11, 2026 | 8:30am 3:15pm | Holloman Center for Social Justice (3539 Reading Road Suite 100, Cincinnati, OH 45229).

Pricing:
CACDL/OACDL members: $200
Ohio Public Defender or Other County Public Defender Attorneys & Staff: $75
All other attorneys: $400

Payments made to Friends To The Indigent via Zelle - link to send payments in the registration form!

Register today: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=dma1HuyUlU268VmbyJ3y5KSBzbqxK61Jh-0NyvnFd-pUREtZUFNBU1dNUDdEWTFGNk5JS1BMSE8xMS4u

How are bond decisions made in Hamilton County, and what factors should courts consider?WCPO 9 takes an in-depth look at...
09/17/2026

How are bond decisions made in Hamilton County, and what factors should courts consider?

WCPO 9 takes an in-depth look at the county's bond process, examining judicial discretion, public safety and the presumption of innocence.

Chief Public Defender Angela Chang and Deputy Public Defender Sean Vicente share their perspectives on the complexities of pretrial release, the impact of cash bond and the importance of considering each person's individual circumstances.

Read/watch the full story: https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/cincinnati/one-decision-made-in-minutes-inside-hamilton-countys-growing-debate-over-bond-and-public-safety

Special congrats to Ray Faller on his Lifetime Achievement in Law Award from the Cincinnati Bar Association and Cincinna...
09/16/2026

Special congrats to Ray Faller on his Lifetime Achievement in Law Award from the Cincinnati Bar Association and Cincinnati Bar Foundation!

Our office was excited to cheer on Ray as he received this well-deserved honor!

09/15/2026

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We are so honored to have the National Association for Public Defense here in Cincinnati to provide a day of Holistic De...
09/11/2026

We are so honored to have the National Association for Public Defense here in Cincinnati to provide a day of Holistic Defense training to our social services staff and attorneys.

Special thank you to our presenters: Carmen Brooks - Trial Attorney for the District of Nevada Federal Defender Office, and Stephanie Thornton - Social Work Training & Resources Coordinator at the National Association for Public Defense.

SAVE THE DATE! Elevating Defense: Advocacy, Ethics, and Innovation Join Friends To The Indigent and the Hamilton County ...
09/09/2026

SAVE THE DATE! Elevating Defense: Advocacy, Ethics, and Innovation

Join Friends To The Indigent and the Hamilton County Public Defender for a day focused on stronger advocacy, smarter strategies, and the evolving challenges facing criminal defense attorneys. Learn new ways to tell your client’s story, uncover and address jury bias, challenge emerging surveillance technology, and navigate the ethical rules, risks, and opportunities of AI use in practice.

November 11, 2026 | 8:30am 3:15pm
Speakers, registration, and CLE details coming soon.

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