Reno County Public Defender’s Office, KS

The Reno County Conflicts Counsel Office is located in Hutchinson, KS and serves criminal defendants in Reno County. With a team of panel attorneys and Public Defenders on staff, the Reno County Public Defender's Office provides criminal defense services to indigent clients. These services include providing legal representation, consultation, and advice to clients, representing clients through criminal investigative proceedings, creating a defense plan, doing legal investigative research, interviewing the necessary clients and witnesses, working closely with clients and discussing relevant information and strategies. Johnson County is part of Kansas's 27th Judicial District Public Defender Office. Their mission is to fulfill the constitutional promise of a zealous defense by providing their clients with team-based advocacy that champions their human dignity and achieves just outcomes on their behalf. The State Board of Indigents' Defense Services (SBIDS) provides indigent felony defense services required by the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution. SBIDS responds to requests for defense services and recommends authorization of appropriate expenses for defense attorneys handling the indigent case. Individuals may contact the organization directly or work through an attorney for more information or to file a claim. Please visit their website for who qualifies for representation by the Public Defender's Office and how and when you can apply.