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Education

  • University of Cincinnati, J.D. 2011
  • The Ohio State University, B.A. (political science), summa cum laude, 2006

Bar Admissions

  • 2011 Ohio

Professional Associations

  • Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Greater Cincinnati Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
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Derek Phipps

Felony Trial Counsel

Professional Biography

513-946-3678

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Mr. Phipps is a 2011 graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Law.  He was admitted to practice in Ohio that same year. 

Mr. Phipps has worked for Liberty Mutual Insurance Corporate Legal Department, Clermont County Public Defender, and a private firm that did contract work for the Ohio Attorney General.

Mr. Phipps has been with the Hamilton County Public Defender since December 2011.


Adult Services
Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8am - 4pm
230 E. 9th Street, 2nd Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: 513-946-3700
Fax: 513-946-3707
Juvenile Services
Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8am - 4pm
125 E. Court Street, 9th Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: 513-946-8282
Fax: 513-946-8242
Guardian ad litem
Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8am - 4pm
125 E. Court Street, 8th Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: 513-946-8292
Fax: 513-946-8272

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