Orleans County Public Defender’s Office, VT

The Orleans County Public Defender's Office, located in Newport, Vermont, provides constitutionally required representation to needy persons charged with serious crimes. The overarching duty of the Orleans County Public Defender's Office remains the assurance that persons entitled to appointed counsel receive effective legal advocacy. For each client, they are obligated to provide effective legal representation with reasonable diligence, promptness, and a zealous commitment to their interests. Moreover, as part of the criminal justice system, they must provide representation cost-efficiently, thereby serving their clients and all citizens of the State of Vermont. These legal services are available to indigent defendants charged with crimes with the possibility of jail, to parties in juvenile proceedings in Family Court, in appellate cases before the Vermont Supreme Court, and post-conviction relief cases. 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. Don't hesitate to contact them directly for more information on the Orleans County Public Defender's Office.