Lincoln County, TN Public Defender’s Office

The Lincoln County Public Defender's Office is located in Fayetteville, TN. With Public Defenders and other support staff, this office represents indigent defendants in criminal defense cases. The Public Defender ensures that every accused citizen, regardless of financial resources, receives zealous and effective representation as mandated by the United States and Tennessee Constitutions. This office roles and responsibilities of the Lincoln 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 investigative legal research, and interview the necessary clients and witnesses, work closely with clients, discuss relevant information and strategies. 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. For more information on the services of the Lincoln County office, please contact them directly.