Chenango County, NY Public Defender’s Office

The Chenango County Public Defender’s Office is located in Norwich, NY. With one Public Defender, one First Assistant Public Defender, one Assistant Public Defender and one Paralegal, this office handles felony County Court assigned cases and Justice Courts in the City of Norwich, Village of Earlville and Towns of Columbus, Earlville, German, McDonough, North Norwich, Pharsalia, Pitcher, Plymouth, Preston, Sherburne and Smyrna. 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 is generally provided to a court employee who reviews the financial information and recommends the judge on whether or not the person is eligible for government-paid counsel. Individuals 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. If you wish to have more information, please contact the Chenango County Public Defender’s Office by accessing the contact information listed here.