NewsCommunity Newspapers (Miami)July 29, 2026Miami-Dade
Interview with Miami-Dade Chief Public Defender Carlos Martinez
Host Willard Shepard interviews Carlos Martinez, the Chief Public Defender for Miami-Dade County, to discuss the functions of the public defender's office and the local criminal justice system.
Read the full story at Community Newspapers (Miami)Why It Matters
The interview provides insight into the operations and community role of the Miami-Dade 's office, which provides legal representation to residents who cannot afford private counsel.
Key Facts
- Carlos Martinez serves as the Chief Public Defender for Miami-Dade County.
- The interview covers the role of the Miami-Dade Public Defender's office within the criminal justice system.
- The discussion focuses on the application of the rule of law and community service.
Who's Mentioned
personCarlos Martinez“Chief Public Defender for Miami-Dade County.”organizationMiami's Community News“The publication hosting the post.”personWillard Shepard“Host of the 'In the Know' program.”organizationMiami Community Newspapers“The media company producing the interview and covering local Miami news.”locationMiami-Dade County“The jurisdiction served by the Public Defender's office.”organizationMiami-Dade Public Defender’s Office“The government agency responsible for providing legal representation to indigent”