Athens County, OH Public Defender’s Office

The Athens County Public Defender's Office is located in Athens, Ohio. With one Senior Assistant Public Defender, this Public Defender's office provides legal representation to indigent clients in the Athens County who cannot pay for private counsel and who 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 the reason 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. For information about who qualifies for representation by the Public Defender's Office and how and when you can apply, please visit their website.