Grant County Department of Public Defense, WA

The Department of Public Defense (DPD) is a department of Grant County located in Ephrata, WA. The DPD provides constitutionally guaranteed legal services to those who cannot afford an attorney. This office has one Director, one Investigator, one Felony Supervising Attorney and 6 Staff Attorneys. In Grant County, only the court may appoint counsel to represent you at public expense. The roles and responsibilities of Grant 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. The Public Defender ensures that every accused citizen, regardless of financial resources, receives zealous and effective representation as mandated by the United States and Washington Constitutions. If you have any questions about this organization, please use the contact information on the right-hand side of the page.