Blount County, TN Public Defender’s Office

The Blount County Public Defender's Office is located in Maryville, TN. With one Public Defender and other supporting legal staff, this office represents indigent clients. The Blount County Public Defender is mandated by state law and the Constitutions of the United States and the State of Tennessee to provide competent, effective, and ethical legal representation to people unable to afford private counsel in certain kinds of cases where life or liberty issues are at stake. An individual must apply for a public defender by completing a detailed financial statement and agreeing to provide documentation concerning income, assets, and debts for the person and the person’s spouse if any. This information generally is provided to a court employee who reviews the financial information and makes a recommendation to the judge on whether or not the person is eligible for government-paid counsel. If you wish to have more information, please contact the Blount County Public Defender's Office by accessing the contact information listed here.