The Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of Ohio's Cleveland office is the main public defender's office for Northern Ohio. With one federal public defender, one first assistant federal public defender, and 23 panel attorneys on staff, the Cleveland office defends indigent citizens in order to preserve, protect and defend the principle of equal justice for all. The attorneys at this office advocate for their clients, providing independent trial defense services free from influence by anyone other than the assigned counsel and the defendant. They represent each and every client within the bounds of the law, consistent with their professional ethics, and in accordance with all applicable rules of practice. The Cleveland office also performs its duties without fear of reprisal from any agent, either internal or external to any branch of the government, and without expectation of any personal or professional gain. For more information on the services provided by the Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of Ohio's Cleveland office, please contact them directly.