Greene County, OH Public Defender’s Office

The Greene County Public Defender's Office is located in Xenia, Ohio. With Public Defenders and other supporting legal staff, this office provides legal representation for indigent people charged with criminal offenses in Greene County. The Public Defender’s primary practice area is Criminal defense. 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. This information generally is provided to a court employee who reviews the financial information and makes a recommendation to the judge on whether or not the person is eligible for government-paid counsel. You must go to the Public Defender’s Office and apply in person. If you are determined to be indigent, an attorney will be assigned. For information about who qualifies for representation by the Public Defender's Office and how and when you can apply, please visit their website.