We are a small team of talented professionals with a wide range of skills and experience. We love what we do, and we do it with passion. We look forward to working with you.


Patrick J. Crowley

Chief Public Defender

In addition to his administrative duties as the head of the Office of the Public Defender, Mr. Crowley manages the felony docket and represents clients with the highest severity felonies.

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Email me:
pcrowley@mqtco.org


Jeffrey M. Schroder

Deputy Chief Public Defender

Mr. Schroder represents clients with high-severity felony charges.

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Email me:
jschroder@mqtco.org


Patrick L. Jennings

Assistant Public Defender

Mr. Jennings represents clients with drug and alcohol related felonies.

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Email me:
pjennings@mqtco.org


Timothy J. Wrather

Assistant Public Defender

Mr. Wrather represents clients who have all range of felonies.

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Email me:
twrather@mqtco.org

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Lauren E. Calef

Assistant Public Defender

Ms. Calef represents clients who have all range of misdemeanors and is the head of our District Court division.

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Email me:
lcalef@mqtco.org


Peter F. Schlemmer

Assistant Public Defender

Mr. Schlemmer represents clients who have all range of misdemeanors.

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Email me:
pschlemmer@mqtco.org


Ian I. Tullock

Assistant Public Defender

Mr. Tullock represents clients who have all range of misdemeanors.

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Email me:
itullock@mqtco.org