Chemung County, NY Public Defender’s Office

The Chemung County, NY Public Defender’s Office is located in Elmira, NY. With Public Defenders, staff Attorneys, and support staff, this office provides legal representation to indigent defendants in Chemung 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 roles and responsibilities of the Chemung County public defender’s office are to provide legal representation, consultation, and advice to clients, represent clients through criminal investigative proceedings, create a defense plan, conduct legal investigative research, and interview the necessary clients and witnesses, work closely with clients, discuss relevant information and strategies. If you wish to have more information, please fill out their contact form.