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Salem (PDD Salem Trial Office)

Public Defender

  • 35 Congress Street, Suite 351
    Salem, MA 01970
  • Fax: 978-825-2020
The Salem Public Defender’s Office represents indigent clients in both Superior and District Court criminal proceedings throughout southern Essex County. Our public defense team in the PDD Salem Trial Office consists of 9 attorneys, including the Attorney in Charge and Supervising Attorney, as well as a Social Service Advocate, an Investigator and Administrative Assistants. This collection of advocates work together to provide the best and zealous advocacy on behalf of every client. The lawyers of the Public Defender Division carry on a proud Massachusetts public defender tradition, born more than fifty years ago, to diligently deliver dedicated and excellent representation to our clients in the Essex County community.

OUR TEAM

Nan Whitfield

Managing Director

Patrick R. Hakes

Attorney In Charge

Thomas H. Pierce

Supervising Attorney

Dorothy Burke

Staff Attorney

Addison Gamliel

Staff Attorney

Joshua Grammel

Staff Attorney

Kristen J. Graves

Staff Attorney

Rosie Kenney

Staff Attorney

Marcus Kuhs

Staff Attorney

Ilona M. Volker

Staff Attorney

Maeve Edwards, LICSW

Social Service Advocate

Sara Plansky

Investigator

Maura O’Keefe

Supervising Administrative Assistant

Valerie Huth

Administrative Assistant

Emilee Morin

Spring Law Clerk

OUR COURTS

56 Federal Street
Salem, MA 01970
978-744-1167

Lynn District Court
Court Jurisdiction: Lynn, Marblehead, Nahant, Saugus, Swampscott
580 Essex Street
Lynn, MA 01901
781-598-5200

Peabody District Court
Court Jurisdiction: Lynnfield, Peabody
1 Lowell Street
Peabody, MA 01960
978-532-3100

Gloucester District Court
As of February 18, 2025 Gloucester Court has resumed sessions in Gloucester.
Court Jurisdiction: Essex, Gloucester, Rockport
197 Main Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
978-283-2620

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