Cleo Luisa Hernandez

I have observed Ms. Cleo Hernandez’s work as a public defender in Marion County. While she appears knowledgeable and somewhat responsive, her overall effectiveness is concerning. In a case I followed that went to trial, her defense strategy was limited to reacting to the prosecution rather than pr...esenting independent evidence or meaningful context. The jury ultimately returned guilty verdicts on all charges without hearing a full picture of the incident. A review of publicly available case records suggests a pattern of outcomes that raises serious questions about her performance. Based on what I have seen, I would not feel confident relying on this representation in a serious criminal matter.