Fayette County, OH Public Defender’s Office

The Fayette County Public Defender's Office is located in Columbus, Ohio. With one Public Defender and supporting staff, this office is a trial Services Division under the Office oF Public Defender (OPD). They provide trial services to indigent clients in Fayette County. The OPD's mission is to advocate, fight and help, their vision is for a fair justice system, and their values are compassion, dignity, equity, integrity, service, and community. Public Defenders have an ethical responsibility to work for the best possible resolution of the case for the client. All dealings between a court-appointed attorney and the client are confidential. Attorneys who provide public defense representation are not only subject to Ohio's State Bar’s ethical requirements that govern all lawyers but must also meet qualification standards that have been established for public defense representation. For more information on the services of the Fayette County office, please contact them directly.