Our Mission
The Office of Defense Services provides legal services to indigent and incarcerated clients statewide. The ODS maintains offices in New Castle County, Kent County and Sussex County.
About ODS
Learn more about the Office of Defense Services (ODS) various departments and divisions like Central Administration, the Public Defender and the Office of Conflicts Counsel.
Our Services
The Office of Defense Services has been an innovator in developing services to better serve our clients and the criminal justice system.
Interpreters
The Office of Defense Services will provide necessary interpretive services for your legal representation free of charge.
About the Office of Defense Services
Employment Opportunities
Continuing Legal Education
Frequently Asked Questions
The Office of Conflicts Counsel (OCC)
Upcoming Events
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Adult Expungement Information Fair
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From Our Blog
Kevin O’Connell sworn in as Chief Defender of the Delaware Office of Defense Services
06/03/21
Kevin O’Connell was sworn in as Chief Defender of the Delaware Office of Defense Services on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. during a small ceremony at the Leonard L. Williams Justice Center in... READ MORE
