Floyd County, IN Public Defender’s Office

The Floyd County Public Defender's Office is located in New Albany, Indiana. With one chief Public Defender, 11 Deputy Public Defenders, and supporting staff, the Floyd County Public Defender's Office is charged with the responsibility of representing the county of Floyd in criminal defense cases resulting from lawsuits filed against the indigent client who cannot afford an attorney in the Floyd County, Indiana. 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 roles and responsibilities of the public defender’s office are: providing legal representation, consultation, and advice to clients, representing clients through criminal investigative proceedings, creating a defense plan, doing investigative legal research, interviewing the necessary clients and witnesses, working closely with clients, discussing relevant information and strategies. If you wish to have more information, please contact the Floyd County Public Defender's office by accessing the contact information listed here.