Carbon County, WY Public Defender’s Office

The Carbon County Public Defender's Office is located in Rawlins, WY. With one Supervising Attorney and other legal support staff, this Public defender's office represents indigent defendants in Carbon County. Public Defenders have an ethical responsibility to work for the best possible resolution of the case for the client. All dealings between a court-appointed attorney and the client are confidential. Attorneys who provide public defense representation are not only subject to the Wyoming State Bar’s ethical requirements that govern all lawyers but must also meet qualification standards that have been established for public defense representation. Individuals who are determined to be eligible for court-appointed counsel do not have the right to choose who their attorney will be. However, they do have the right to have competent legal representation. The Public Defender ensures that every accused citizen, regardless of financial resources, receives zealous and effective representation as mandated by the United States and Wyoming Constitutions. For more information on the services of the Carbon County office, please contact them directly.