Federal Public Defender for the Middle District of Pennsylvania’s Scranton Office

The Federal Public Defender for the Middle District of Pennsylvania's Scranton Office is a branch of the federal public defender's office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. With three panel attorneys on staff, they provide defense services to people who are financially unable to obtain adequate representation in federal criminal cases, appeals, and habeas corpus matters. Before the Criminal Justice Act permits the Scranton office to represent you, the federal court must first determine that you are eligible, and then, second, the court must decide to appoint the office to represent you. Attorneys in this office may not engage in the private practice of law. The Federal Public Defender for the Middle District of Pennsylvania's Scranton office's website also provides a variety of resources and information and resources for clients and related families. These resources include links to relevant judicial system websites, Pennsylvania related links like local police and attorney associations, internship and employment opportunities, and more. For more information on the services provided by the Federal Public Defender for the Middle District of Pennsylvania's Scranton Office, please contact them directly.