Hillsborough County Public Defender's Office

PD13 has been busy over the past few weeks, participating in a variety of engaging and meaningful events. We remain committed to making a positive impact in our community, and attending these events allows us to strengthen connections, build relationships, and stay actively engaged with those we serve.

Street Legal is back this weekend!
We're proud to serve our community and connect individuals with valuable resources and services alongside our amazing community partners. Stop by and see us. We look forward to helping!📢‼️

Today we honor and celebrate Juneteenth, a day recognizing the end of slavery in the United States and commemorating freedom, resilience, and progress.

This week, our summer interns attended another training session, "More Than a Case Number."
APD Lauren Nayrouz shared insights on mental health, Veterans Treatment Court, and the specialized treatment courts available in our county. It was a great opportunity for interns to learn more about the holistic approach our office takes to serving clients.⚖️

Last week, we kicked off training for our summer interns!
Public Defender McLean led the first session, highlighting how our office has evolved and how our holistic approach to representation sets us apart. It was a great start to the summer, and we look forward to the sessions ahead!☀️⚖️

PD13 has been hard at work and active throughout the community! Here’s a look at some of the events, milestones, and moments we've been a part of recently.📢🙌

Today, we welcomed 35 interns to our office for the summer! We’re excited to help them gain hands-on experience, grow professionally, and take the next step toward their future careers. Welcome aboard!🙌✨

Congratulations APD Karly Plumb and APD Alan Bangiev on securing the not guilty verdict for your client! APD Plumb and APD Bangiev’s exceptional advocacy had a lasting impact on their client’s life. To thank them for their hard work and dedication to securing this verdict, the client left them a heartfelt note of appreciation.👏

Our office will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day. We honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Wishing you a safe and enjoyable holiday.🇺🇸

PD13 in Action! ‼️📢
Over the past couple of weeks, our team has been hard at work engaging with the community, attending events, and supporting meaningful initiatives across Tampa Bay. We’re proud to share a snapshot of everything we’ve been up to and the impact we’re making together.