CRIMINAL DEFENSE LEGAL REPRESENTATION | FRANKLIN COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER

Appointed by the court to represent offenders who are threatened with a jail sentence and are financially incapable of providing their own representation.

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LSS 211 Central Ohio

Physical Address

373 South High Street, 12th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215

Hours

As arranged.

Fax

(614) 461-6470

Application process

Court appointment or interview.

Fee

May be charged $50 based on income level.

Eligibility

Low-income juveniles or adults who face a jail sentence.

Agency info

FRANKLIN COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER

The Franklin County Public Defender office is comprised of Municipal, Juvenile, Common Pleas, and Appellate departments. As one of the largest legal services offices in the state of Ohio, each department is staffed with attorneys, social workers, law clerks, and secretaries dedicated to ensuring high quality legal services.