Converse County, WY Public Defender’s Office

The Converse County Public Defender's Office is located in Douglas, WY. With one Supervising Attorney and other legal support staff, this Public Defender's office provides legal representation to indigent defendants in Converse County. The right to counsel guaranteed to every American citizen accused of a crime is embodied in the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution and applicable to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment. An integral component of the right to counsel is the right to court-appointed counsel for those unable to hire an attorney. An individual must apply for a public defender by completing a detailed financial statement and agreeing to provide documentation concerning income, assets, and debts for the person and the person’s spouse if any. This information generally is provided to a court employee who reviews the financial information and makes a recommendation to the judge on whether or not the person is eligible for government-paid counsel. For more information on the Converse County Public Defender's Office services, please contact them directly.