Matt Wechter
Deputy Public Defender - Director of Homeless Court — Justice system leader who builds, fixes, and scales programs across defense, policy, and community systems.
- Role
- Deputy Public Defender - Director Homeless Court Felony Trials at San Diego Public Defender
- Location
- San Diego, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Matt Wechter
With over 15 years of experience at the San Diego Public Defender’s Office, I focus on bridging legal advocacy with community engagement. In my role as Deputy Public Defender and Director of Homeless Court, I work to support individuals experiencing homelessness by facilitating access to legal resources and fostering meaningful connections to community services. My expertise in government relations, policy analysis, and strategic planning has been integral in coordinating large-scale, county-wide projects and legislative initiatives. By collaborating with public safety agencies and leveraging innovative solutions, our team advances impactful programs to ensure equitable outcomes and successful case resolutions.
Experience
Deputy Public Defender - Director Homeless Court Felony Trials
Feb 2025 — Present · San Diego County, CA, US
Directed the San Diego Homeless Court Program, enhancing access to justice for vulnerable populations. • Doubled the number of community-based providers and established city MOUs for parking relief. • Led replication efforts across jurisdictions, collaborating with the ABA to remove barriers and resolve cases.• Handle wide variety of felony cases from arraignment to jury trial and beyond.
Education
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
J.D., LAW
2006 — 2009
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
BS, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
2000 — 2005
Skills
- Lexis
- Legal Research
- Legal Writing
- Litigation
- Research
- Trial Practice
- Westlaw
- Criminal Defense
- Civil Litigation
- Hearings
- Trials
- Legal Assistance
- Criminal Law
- Courts
- Mediation
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