Office of Public Defense for Island County, WA

The Office of Public Defense for Island County is located in Coupeville, WA. The Public Defense office represents Island County's interest and responsibility when providing attorney representation to indigent persons charged with a criminal or dependency action. With public defenders and staff attorneys, this office represents eligible clients in the Superior, Juvenile or District Court in the Island County. A financial interview is required to see if a person is eligible for a public defender. These interviews are also called a financial screening. These can take place over the phone. Before you call, you should have the criminal citation, notice and summons and paperwork handy that you received from the court. In addition, you should be able to show your current pay stubs, unemployment, retirement income, pension income or Labor and Industries income; if married, also your spouse's income information to determine financial eligibility. For information about who qualifies for representation by the Public Defender's Office and how and when you can apply, please visit the website of the Office of Public Defense for Island County.