Federal Defender for the Northern District of Florida’s Pensacola Office

Federal Public Defenders for the Northern District of Florida's Pensacola Office is located in Pensacola, Florida. With around 3 Assistant Federal Defenders, the Federal Defender for the Northern District of Florida's Pensacola Office provides legal representation to individuals with federal criminal cases who are financially unable to retain private counsel. The office also provides representation for individuals convicted of state offense who are appealing their convictions through federal habeas corpus litigation. These cases are appointed to the office upon motion for counsel that has been granted by the court requesting this office's legal services. If you are charged with a federal criminal offense, you will be considered for appointed counsel at the time of your initial appearance. If you cannot afford an attorney, the federal magistrate judge will appoint an attorney for you. Federal Public Defenders for the Northern District has branch offices in Tallahassee and Gainesville, Florida. For more information on the services of the Pensacola office, please contact them directly.