MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ohio (WKEF) — The Montgomery County Public Defender Commission has appointed the county’s next Public Defender Director.
Timothy Young will officially assume the role on August 1, 2026, bringing more than 30 years of experience in public defense.
A graduate of the University of Dayton School of Law, Young most recently serves as Ohio State Public Defender from 2008 to 2025. During that time, he oversaw statewide public defense operations and helped lead several legal reforms, including:
- Changes to criminal case discovery practices
- Self-defense laws
- Attorney compensation
- Creation of Ohio’s Wrongful Conviction Project
Young began his public defense career with the Montgomery County Public Defender’s Office, where he worked for 14 years as a staff attorney before becoming Deputy Director…