The Auglaize County Public Defender's Office is located in Wapakoneta, Ohio. With one Deputy Public Defender and supporting legal staff, the Auglaize County Public Defender’s Office is responsible for providing legal representation to indigent persons charged with criminal offenses within the Auglaize County court system. This includes the Common Pleas Court (Criminal Division), Municipal Court, Juvenile Court and Domestic Relations Court (Contempt of Court). Potential clients must complete a Financial Disclosure/Affidavit of Indigency form for the determination of eligibility. The roles and responsibilities of the public defender’s office are to provide legal representation, consultation, and advice to clients, represent clients through criminal investigative proceedings, create a defense plan, conduct investigative legal research, interview the necessary clients and witnesses, work closely with clients, discuss relevant information and strategies. For information about who qualifies for representation by the Public Defender's Office and how and when you can apply, please visit their website.