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
Third Annual Juvenile Justice Summit
The Delaware Office of Defense Services and the Delaware Criminal Justice Council presents: Forging Ahead: Creating Better Outcomes for Youth from Lessons Learned. More information is available from the link above.
Juvenile Expungement and Resource Fair
The Office of Defense Services is hosting a week-long juvenile expungement and resource fair in New Castle County. More information is available via the link above.
From Our Blog
Office of Defense Services named 2018 Top Workplace in Delaware
08/27/18
For about the 8th year in a row, the News Journal recognized the Office of Defense Services as a top workplace in Delaware. The honor is a testament to our commitment to safeguarding our clients’... READ MORE
