2024

Blair has dedicated her legal career to defending the constitutional rights of those charged in the criminal justice system. During her years of service as an attorney with the Public Defender's Office, she has worked in nearly every division within the office, from the trial division to the appellate division to administration.

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Blair works tirelessly for her clients, for the criminal justice system, and for the community. She is a Lakeland native who believes in serving and helping the people of Polk, Highlands, and Hardee Counties. As your next elected Public Defender, she promises to: 

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• Protect the people's rights afforded to them by the Constitution

• Fight against unwarranted intrusion by governmental overreach

• Ensure equitable access to justice

• Reduce recidivism by addressing the underlying reasons for crime including substance abuse, mental illness, poverty, and homelessness

 

Join Blair's campaign for justice.