Juniata County, PA Public Defender’s Office

The Juniata County Public Defender's Office is located in Mifflintown, PA. It represents individuals lacking sufficient funds to afford private counsel and charged with either misdemeanors or felonies. The Public Defender is also appointed to represent individuals charged with summary offenses who face incarceration and juveniles who are accused of offenses under the crimes code. With one Public Defender and other supporting staff, the office ensures that every accused citizen, regardless of financial resources, receives zealous and effective representation as mandated by the United States and Pennsylvania Constitutions. The roles and responsibilities of the Juniata 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. If you have any questions about this organization, please use the contact information on the right-hand side of the page.