Office of the Public Defender Maryland
Legal ServicesMaryland, United States501-1000 Employees
The Office of the Public Defender Maryland (OPD) is a state agency that provides legal representation to indigent defendants across Maryland. It aims to safeguard fundamental rights and ensure the protections enshrined in the U.S. Constitution, the Maryland Constitution, the Declaration of Rights, and state law. Through robust defense services, OPD seeks to uphold due process and fair treatment within the criminal justice system. It operates within Maryland's legal services landscape as the public defender office, serving as a central provider of defense for those unable to afford private counsel. Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, OPD maintains a substantial staff to support its mandate. The office's official website is opd.state.md.us, and its physical address is 6 Street Paul Street Suite 1400, Baltimore, MD 21202.