Essex County, NY Public Defender’s Office

The Essex County Public Defender's Office is located in Elizabethtown, NY. With one Public Defender, Staff Attorneys and support staff, this office represents indigent criminal defendants throughout Essex County. The Public Defender's office provides legal representation to indigent defendants in Essex County who cannot pay for private counsel and who are at risk of 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 the reason why the law has offered public defense services. The Public Defender ensures that every accused citizen, regardless of financial resources, receives zealous and effective representation as mandated by the United States and New York Constitutions. If you require any further information on their services, kindly contact the Essex County Public Defender's Office.