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 Baltimore City Schools. Prior to this work, David worked as an
Assistant Public Defender in the Juvenile Divisions in Baltimore City and Baltimore
County. He also served as the Chief Attorney for the Juvenile Division in Baltimore
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 Baltimore City and
is the parent of two daughters: a junior at Baltimore City College and a graduate
of Baltimore Polytechnic Institute.
