State Public Defender of Indiana

The State Public Defender of Indiana is located in Indianapolis. The Public Defender of Indiana is a judicial branch agency appointed by the Indiana Supreme Court. Their primary purpose is to ensure fairness in criminal proceedings by assisting in Post-Conviction Remedies Rule One proceedings. The agency provides post-conviction factual and legal investigation and representation at hearing and on appeal in all capital cases. Additionally, this office helps indigent clients locate attorneys to provide representation at trial or on appeal at county expense. The goal of the Defender's office is to assist clients in finding an attorney who can offer legal representation and consultation, provide advice and conducts criminal investigative proceedings, create a defense plan, do legal investigative research, interview the necessary clients and witnesses, work closely with clients, and discussing relevant information and strategies. For details about who qualifies for representation by the Public Defender's Office and how and when you can apply, please visit their website or contact them by accessing the contact information listed here.