Veteran Public Defender Returns to Montgomery County | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Montgomery County’s new Public Defender Director, Timothy Young, brings over 30 years of legal experience back home—after serving as Ohio’s top public defender from 2008 to 2025. A University of Dayton Law graduate, Young helped overhaul criminal discovery, self-defense laws, attorney compensation, and even launched Ohio’s Wrongful Conviction Project. Having started his career in Montgomery County and now returning as director, he’s committed to giving underserved communities a powerful voice against the system. He’ll officially take the reins August 1, replacing Theresa G. Haire, with…