Public Defender

Holistic Defense, Career Development in the Public Defender’s Office

May 13, 2026

This time on Inside Calhoun County, Director David Makled discusses how Calhoun County’s Public Defender Office is expanding holistic defense so courts can see the person behind the case.  Makled also talks about the meaning behind Calhoun County's participation...

Public Defender’s Office Created After State Reforms in 2019

May 29, 2024

This time, Inside Calhoun County visits with David Makled, who oversees the Calhoun County Public Defender's Office. Created in 2019, the office was created after a state commission charged with studying the state of public defense called for reforms. Click to listen...