Pickaway County, OH Public Defender’s Office

The Pickaway County Public Defender's Office is located in Columbus, OH. With a Public Defender and other supporting legal staff, this office provides legal representation to indigent clients in Pickaway County. The Public Defender's office strives to provide professional and knowledgeable legal services and ensure that every accused citizen, regardless of financial resources, receives zealous and effective representation as mandated by the United States and Ohio Constitutions. The roles and responsibilities of the Pickaway County 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 legal investigative research, and interview the necessary clients and witnesses, work closely with clients, discuss relevant information and strategies. An individual must apply for a public defender by completing a detailed financial statement and agreeing to provide documentation concerning income, assets and debts for the person and the person's spouse if any. For information about who qualifies for representation by the Public Defender's office and how and when you can apply, please visit their website.