Ashtabula County, OH Public Defender’s Office

The Ashtabula County Public Defender's Office is located in Jefferson, Ohio. With three Public Defenders, this office provides legal representation to indigent clients. This Public Defender's office provides legal representation to indigent defendants in Ashtabula County who cannot pay for private counsel and risk losing their liberty if convicted. The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a public trial without unnecessary delay and the right to a lawyer. The privilege of offering representation to those in need is why the law has offered public defense services. The Public Defender ensures that every accused citizen, regardless of financial resources, receives zealous and effective representation as mandated by the United States and Ohio Constitutions. Please visit their website for information about who qualifies to be represented by the Public Defender's Office and how and when you can apply.