Cowlitz County Office of Public Defense, WA

The Cowlitz County Office of Public Defense (CCOPD) is located in Longview, WA. This office represents people accused of crimes in the Cowlitz County courts. They represent adults and juveniles in Superior Court, the Juvenile Division of Superior Court, and District Court. The Cowlitz County office also represents people held at Peace Health/St. John's Hospital for involuntary civil commitment detention hearings. This area of representation includes those involuntarily detained based on mental health concerns. Moreover, they represent individuals facing civil commitment based on substance use disorder held at other evaluation and treatment facilities. Their representation also extends to youth involved in Juvenile Court in "At-Risk Youth" proceedings and Child in Need of Services proceedings under the Becca Bill. One of their attorneys represents individuals on the Support Enforcement Docket addressing unpaid child support obligations, and another attorney is assigned to represent parents in Uniform Guardianship Act proceedings. All of their clients are appointed by the court. To know who qualifies for representation and how and when you can apply, please contact them directly.