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NC Office of the Parent Defender

NC Office of the Parent Defender

Providing and promoting high quality legal representation for parents affected by the child welfare system (DSS) and parents facing contempt in child support and other civil proceedings

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Events

Here’s a list of upcoming events, trainings and CLE’s related to appeals work:

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    Contact

    123 West Main Street
    Suite 308
    Durham, NC 27701
    (919) 354-7230

    Key Links

    • Parent Representation Forms
    • Brief Bank
    • Trial Attorney Resources
    • Appellate Attorney Resources

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