Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Ohio’s Columbus Office

The Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Ohio's Columbus office is the main federal public defender office for the Southern District of Ohio. With one federal public defender and four panel attorneys on staff, the Columbus office provides defense services to individuals who are financially unable to obtain representation in Federal criminal cases, appeals, and habeas corpus matters. A person’s eligibility for defender services is determined by the federal court. Attorneys of this office may not represent individuals without an appointment from the court, nor may they engage in the private practice of law. The Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Ohio's Columbus office website also provides a wealth of information for clients and families. This includes basic information on the criminal process, information on the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the district court website, and much more. For more information on the services provided by the Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Ohio's Columbus office, please contact them directly.