Federal Public Defender's Office Southern District of Ohio

As Federal Defender for the Southern District of Ohio, I would like to welcome and thank you for visiting our site. It is my hope that this site will provide needed guidance whether you are defense counsel seeking assistance on a case, a family member looking for information about the federal criminal justice system, or a law student seeking an externship opportunity. After visiting this site, if you still have questions that remain unanswered, please feel free to contact any of our offices. Thanks again for visiting!

Steven S. Nolder
Federal Public Defender

Who We Are

The Office of the Federal Public Defender, Southern District of Ohio, operates under authority of the Criminal Justice Act of 1964 (as amended), 18 U.S.C. § 3006A (CJA). We provide defense services to individuals who are financially unable to obtain adequate representation in Federal criminal cases, appeals, and habeas corpus matters. A person’s eligibility for defender services is determined by the federal court. Attorneys of this office may not represent individuals without an appointment from the court, nor may they engage in the private practice of law.

Our Mission

Members of our organization provide our clients with legal services of the highest quality. We zealously represent the human worth, dignity and interest of our clients with courage, devotion and uncompromised advocacy. We uphold the rights of our clients while dealing ethically with the court system, representatives of the criminal justice system and our clients.

Contact Info

Columbus Office
(Headquarters)
10 W. Broad St.
Suite 1020
Columbus, OH 43215
P: 614.469.2999
F: 614.469.5999

Cincinnati Office
250 East 5th St.
Suite 350
Cincinnati, OH 45202
P: 513.929.4834
F: 513.929.4842

Dayton Office
1 South Main St.
Suite 490
Dayton, OH 45402
P: 937.225.7687
F: 937.225.7688