Feel alone? Like no one understands your struggles with representing parents? Most parent attorneys are solo practitioners. We need a strong community to support each other. Join Annick Lenoir-Peek, the Parent Defender, and other guests on the third Tuesday of the third month of each quarter for a virtual social hour from 6:30-7:30pm. Meet other […]
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Keeping Families Together
We provide and promote high quality legal representation for parents affected by the child welfare system (DSS).
Recent News
Quarterly FREE CLEs coming!
FREE one-hour CLEs (which we’re calling Second Tuesday Sidebar: Quick Tips for Parent Defense Practice) will be offered virtually by the Office of the Parent Defender. These will be held during lunchtime (12:30-1:30pm). Save the date for the 2nd Tuesday of the 2nd month of each quarter. Yes, I’m aware that the first one falls […]
OPD Assistant Parent Defender hits milestone
Jacky Brammer was recently recognized by Chief Justice Paul Newby and AOC Director Ryan Boyce for his 5 years of service to the Judicial Branch. Jacky started at the Office of the Parent Defender in March 2019, and notes “Working at OPD has been an enriching experience with friendly and knowledgeable colleagues. It has shaped […]