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Public Defender's Office | Office Of The Ohio Public Defender

250 East Broad Street, Suite 1400, Columbus, OH 43215

Eligibility

Individuals accused of crime but who cannot afford to hire their own attorney.

Required documents

Hours

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

Application process

Call for information and referral to local agency.

Fees

None.

Service area

Guernsey County, Ohio Wyandot County, Ohio Noble County, Ohio Crawford County, Ohio Monroe County, Ohio Pickaway County, Ohio Licking County, Ohio Marion County, Ohio Knox County, Ohio Washington County, Ohio Athens County, Ohio Coshocton County, Ohio

The state agency responsible for providing legal representation and other services for those accused of crime but who cannot afford to hire their own attorney. The United States Constitution and the Ohio Constitution guarantee the right to an attorney. An attorney is needed to protect an individual’s rights and to present the evidence necessary for a fair and reliable determination of guilt or innocence. The quality of justice a person receives should not be determined by how much money a person has. The Office of the Ohio Public Defender is critical to the fairness of the criminal justice system.

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Office Of The Ohio Public Defender

The state agency responsible for providing legal representation and other services for those accused of crime but who cannot afford to hire their own attorney.