Monroe County, OH Public Defender’s Office
Description
The Monroe County, Public Defender's Office, is located in Woodsfield, OH. With one Public Defender and other supporting legal staff, this office provides legal representation to indigent clients in Monroe County. Public Defenders have an ethical responsibility to work for the best possible resolution of the case for the client. Therefore, all dealings between a court-appointed attorney and the client are confidential. Attorneys who provide public defense representation are not only subject to the Ohio State Bar's ethical requirements that govern all lawyers but must also meet qualification standards that have been established for public defense representation. Individuals determined to be eligible for court-appointed counsel do not have the right to choose who their attorney will be. However, they do have the right to have competent legal representation. If you need any clarification on the services of the Monroe County Office, reach out to them using the contact information provided here.