The Arlington County Public Defender's Office is located in One Courthouse Metro in Arlington, VA. With a team of Public Defenders and Staff Attorneys, this office handles trial and appellate cases in Arlington County. They take all types of cases from misdemeanors to felony rape and murder and all appeals from State courts, General District, Juvenile and Circuit Courts. They aim to protect the Constitutional right to counsel for people who cannot afford to hire their lawyer. The Virginia Indigent Defense Commission administers the Arlington County Public Defender's office. The commission enforces the mandatory Standards of Practice for Court-Appointed Counsel, which sets out detailed expectations for attorneys seeking appointments in criminal cases. Within their office, Public Defenders receive support from their in-house defense team, which is composed of VIDC employed Paralegals, Investigators, Mitigation Specialists and Office Managers. The VIDC is dedicated to protecting and defending the rights and dignity of its clients through zealous, compassionate, high-quality legal advocacy. If you wish to know more about the Arlington County office, please contact them directly.