The East Baton Rouge Office of the Public Defender (OPDBR) falls under the 19th Judicial District, located in Baton Rouge, LA. With one Managing Attorney, Public Defenders and other legal staff, the OPDBR represents indigent clients throughout the East Baton Rouge Parish. The East Baton Rouge Office of the Public Defender exists to provide the citizens of East Baton Rouge Parish with high-quality, client-focused legal representation in the 19th Judicial District’s criminal and juvenile justice system. Their mission is to create a client-centered, community-oriented defender office founded on the pursuit of equal justice and zealous representation for the indigent community of Baton Rouge. OPDBR is committed to deliver high-quality legal representation and services to those adults, children, and families supported by the OPDBR office. They are also tasked with providing zealous and effective representation for their clients at all stages of the criminal process. Lastly, promoting and protecting the client's best interests by creating an office focused on professionalism and adherence to the ethical standards of the Louisiana Rules of Professional Conduct is one of their responsibility. For more information on services offered by the East Baton Rouge Office of the Public Defender, please contact them using the contact information provided here.