Union County, GA Public Defender’s Office

The Union County Public Defender's Office comes under the Enotah Judicial Circuit in Georgia and is located in Blairsville. The Public Defender’s office provides legal representation to indigent defendants in Union County who cannot pay for private counsel and who are at risk of losing their liberty if convicted. The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a public trial without unnecessary delay and the right to a lawyer. The Public Defender ensures that every accused citizen, regardless of financial resources, receives zealous and effective representation as mandated by the United States and Georgia Constitutions. The goal of the Public Defender is to provide a fully competent, effective, and ethical defense to each client whose cause has been entrusted to the office for representation. If you wish to have more information, please contact the Union County Public Defender's Office by accessing the contact information listed here.