Federal Public Defender for the Northern & Southern Districts of Iowa’s Sioux City
Description
The Federal Public Defender for the Northern & Southern Districts of Iowa's Sioux City is a branch office with two Assistant Federal Defenders. The Public Defender's provide legal assistance to people who are facing criminal charges (or potential charges) in federal court, and who are unable to afford a lawyer to represent them. The Assistant Federal Public Defender (AFPD) cannot represent you in any manner without appointment by the magistrate. The office’s lawyers represent clients charged with a wide variety of crimes in federal court. The most common charges involve drugs, firearms, fraud, or child pornography. The decision whether to appoint a lawyer for someone who is facing criminal charges in federal court is normally made by a United States Magistrate Judge. Lawyers in the Office of the Federal Public Defender cannot give legal advice to anyone unless the court has approved the appointment of an attorney. For more information on the services of Federal Public Defender for the Northern & Southern Districts of Iowa's Sioux City, please contact them directly using the information provided.