Experienced Attorney
MOPD has offices in every Jurisdiction in the state where we represent indigent people charged with crimes, in addition we have statewide divisions including: Appellate Division (representing clients in appellate courts), Mental Health Division (representing people who have been involuntarily hospitalized), Post-Conviction Division (representing clients ineffective assistance of counsel proceedings), and Parental Defense Division (representing parents in proceeds to remove children from parental custody or terminate parental rights). OPD’s vision is for Justice, Fairness, and Dignity for All. Our employees are committed to the core values of a culture of excellence, client-centered representation, tenacious advocacy, and are united as a team in achieving the MOPD’s mission. Learn more about our mission and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. MOPD seeks candidates who will join us in providing compassionate, competent, zealous, and client-centered representation to all of our clients. Learn more about our mission and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The Forensic Mental Division is a statewide division whose mission is to provide OPD staff and panel attorneys with access to the highest caliber expert consultative services, resources, training, and on-call litigation support necessary for superior representation of clients with complex mental health issues.
Deadline to apply is July 31, 2026.