Bob Dillinger, a former Pinellas-Pasco public defender who retired in 2020, has died at 72. In his 24 years as public defender, Dillinger defended those who can’t afford a private defense attorney and expanded the office to address root causes including mental illness, homelessness and childhood trauma. He and his wife also helped thousands of local needy children through the Beth Dillinger Foundation.
Former Pinellas-Pasco Public Defender Bob Dillinger Dies At 72
