Bradford County, PA Public Defender’s Office
Description
The Bradford County Public Defender’s Office is located in Towanda, Pennsylvania. The Office of the Public Defender represents individuals charged with one or more crimes who cannot afford to hire private counsel. Attorneys in the office also represent juveniles charged in delinquency proceedings. Representation is provided through all stages of criminal proceedings, from the preliminary hearing through the conclusion of appeal before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. In addition, the Office of the Public Defender provides free legal representation in criminal matters for those charged within Bradford County who cannot afford to hire a lawyer. Some of the matters for which the office provides legal representation include Misdemeanors, Felonies, Capital Cases, Summary Offenses when there is a possibility of incarceration and representation of juveniles accused of delinquency. Individuals determined to be eligible for court-appointed counsel do not have the right to choose who their attorney will be. However, You must apply at the Public Defender’s Office in the Bradford County Courthouse at least one week before your preliminary hearing. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Bradford County Public Defender’s Office for further information.