The 22nd Judicial District Public Defender's Office has a branch office located in Franklinton, LA. With District Defenders, attorneys and other support staff working on a Hybrid System, the 22nd Judicial District Franklinton Office serve clients in Washington Parish. This office provides legal representation to people charged with a misdemeanor, felony, capital appellate and post-conviction matters. Their mission is to advocate for clients, support practitioners and protects the public by continually improving the services guaranteed by the constitutional right to counsel. In addition, this office aims to prevent wrongful convictions, protect due process and constitutional rights, increase public safety, promote fiscal responsibility, and support economic growth throughout Louisiana. The Lousiana Public Defender Board (LPDB) oversees the work of the 22nd Judicial District Office of the Public Defender. Moreover, the LPDB prevent wrongful conviction, protect due process and constitutional rights, increase public safety, promote fiscal responsibility, and support economic growth throughout Louisiana. If the court has assigned a public defender to your case in Washington Parish, please contact the District Defender in the 22nd Judicial District Public Defender's Franklinton Office using the contact information listed here.