Steve Tehovnik

Steve Tehovnik serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law while holding the position of Deputy Director of the Trial Division at the Allegheny County Office of the Public Defender. He began his legal career with the office in 2016, working extensively in both Trial and Appeals Divisions before his March 2021 appointment as Managing Attorney.

His academic background includes a Juris Doctorate from Case Western Reserve University School of Law (graduated cum laude with Criminal Law Concentration) and a Bachelor of Arts in History and English Literature from the University of Pittsburgh.

Professional expertise centers on criminal defense practice, with demonstrated specialization in trial litigation and appellate procedures. His career trajectory shows progressive responsibility in public defense systems, including law clerk experience at Cuyahoga County Public Defender’s Office and a Post-Graduate Fellowship with the Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

Tehovnik’s leadership roles include managing Trial and Appeals Divisions, with full-time transfer to the Trial Division in late 2021. His practical legal experience heavily informs his adjunct teaching capacity, though specific course details aren't documented in the source material.