The Weston County Public Defender's Office is located in Gillette, WY. With one Supervising Attorney and other legal support staff, this Public Defender's office represents indigent defendants in Weston County. This office is charged with representing the county's indigent clients in criminal defense cases. 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. All dealings between a court-appointed attorney and the client are confidential. 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. Please visit their website for details about who qualifies for representation by the Public Defender's office and how and when you can apply.