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
Juvenile Justice Collaborative meeting
The Office of Defense Services is a member of the collective. The meeting is at the New Castle County courthouse and begins at 10 a.m.
Criminal Justice Council meeting
The Office of Defense Services is a member of Delaware's Criminal Justice Council. The regular meeting for the council is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. at a venue TBD.
From Our Blog
Office of Defense Services named Top Workplace in Delaware
08/30/17
For about the 6th or 7th 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... READ MORE
