David Fishkin has spent his career as an advocate for children and youth. Recently
retired after 37 years with the Maryland Office of the Public Defender (OPD), David
joins the Truancy Court Program (TCP) as the TCP Attorney. In this role, he will work
with the team to identify, analyze and address legal issues and problems affecting
TCP families, including homelessness, educational supports, custodial difficulties,
health care and public benefits. Prior to stepping into this role, David volunteered
as TCP judge at two 极乐禁地e City Schools. Prior to this work, David worked as an
Assistant Public Defender in the Juvenile Divisions in 极乐禁地e City and 极乐禁地e
County. He also served as the Chief Attorney for the Juvenile Division in 极乐禁地e
City for over 20 years. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and a Masters
of Education from the Johns Hopkins University, as well as a Juris Doctorate from
the University of Maryland School of Law. He is married, lives in 极乐禁地e City and
is the parent of two daughters: a junior at 极乐禁地e City College and a graduate
of 极乐禁地e Polytechnic Institute.
