Public Defender's Office | Office Of The Ohio Public Defender
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.
Website
http://www.opd.ohio.govApplication process
Call for information and referral to local agency.
Fees
None.
Service area
Guernsey County, Ohio
Wyandot County, Ohio
Hocking County, Ohio
Knox County, Ohio
Vinton County, Ohio
Gallia County, Ohio
Licking County, Ohio
Crawford County, Ohio
Coshocton County, Ohio
Monroe County, Ohio
Athens County, Ohio
Jackson County, Ohio
Noble County, Ohio
Marion County, Ohio
Meigs County, Ohio
Pickaway County, Ohio
Washington 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.
Last Verified
04/30/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
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.
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