Employment Opportunities

The Pinellas/Pasco public defender’s office is one of Florida's 20 state-funded offices established in 1963 for the representation of indigent persons charged with criminal law violations. The office's practice consists of criminal defense litigation in cases involving juvenile, traffic, misdemeanor, felony and capital felony offenses and civil involuntary commitment matters. Cases are assigned to the public defender by the court, which determines indigency based upon a sworn financial affidavit. This office is committed to meeting the needs of its clients.

 

The office staffs approximately 200 employees:

• attorneys
• legal assistants
• investigators
• interviewers
• information services specialists
• customer service technicians
• administrative staff

 

Current Job Opportunities

Applicants for attorney positions please send resume to:

 

Honorable Bob Dillinger
Public Defender
Criminal Justice Center
14250 49th St. N.
Clearwater, FL 33762

 

Applicants for all other positions please submit resume to:

 

Rosemary Gunnels
Office Manager
Public Defender Office
Criminal Justice Center
14250 49th St. N.
Clearwater, FL 33762

 

The public defender's office is an equal opportunity employer.