Harris County Public Defender’s Office TX

The Harris County Public Defender's Office is located in Houston, Texas. It represents indigent persons charged in the misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile courts who cannot afford to hire an attorney. Their clients receive zealous representation from the combined experience of the chief public defender, lawyers, investigators and other administrative staff. The goal of the Public Defender is to provide a fully competent, effective, and ethical defense to each client whose cause has been entrusted to the office for representation. The Public Defender's office strives to provide all mandated legal services effectively and efficiently and conduct that representation so that the county criminal justice system operates effectively, efficiently, and achieves justice for the citizens of Harris County. The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a public trial without unnecessary delay and the right to a lawyer. The privilege of offering representation to those in need is why the law has offered public defense services. Please visit their website for who qualifies for representation by the Public Defender's office and how and when you can apply.