Pasquotank County, NC Public Defender’s Office

The Pasquotank County Public Defender's Office is located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. This office consists of one Public Defender, 6 Assistant Public Defenders, three Legal Assistants, one Investigator and other support staff. Pasquotank County falls under the First Defender District, covering Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates and Perquimans counties. The attorneys represent indigent persons accused of misdemeanors and misdemeanor probation violations, felonies from classes E through I and felony probation violations, felonies from classes A through D in the District and Superior Courts. The Office of Indigent Defense Services (IDS) oversees the work of Pasquotank County Public Defenders. IDS works diligently to anticipate and resolve systemic issues impacting defenders and their clients. They have distinguished themselves nationally as a leader in the development of innovative, high quality, cost-effective, and accountable indigent defense programs. IDS and its staff are committed to the continued delivery of quality legal services to indigent persons throughout North Carolina. For further information on IDS and Pasquotank County Public Defender's Office, please contact them directly.