Clallam County, WA Public Defender’s Office
Description
The Clallam County Public Defender's Office is located in Port Angeles, Washington. This office has one Chief Public Defender, other Public Defenders, staff attorneys and other members dedicated to providing criminal defense services to adults and juveniles accused of crimes in Clallam County. The local courts appoint public defenders to a case after determining indigency. If a defendant cannot afford to hire a lawyer, they may ask the court to appoint a public defense attorney to represent them. 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. The WA Office of Public Defender (OPD) administers the Clallam County Public Defender's Office. It is an independent agency of the judicial branch. The mission of OPD is to uphold the rights of all people who are facing the loss of liberty or family by providing statewide leadership, administration and support to the multidisciplinary public defense profession. If you need more information about the Clallam County Public Defender's Office, please contact them using the information provided on this page.