Hardin County, TN Public Defender’s Office

The Hardin County Public Defender's Office is located in Savannah, TN. With a Public Defender and other legal support staff, this Public Defender's office provides legal representation to indigent defendants in criminal proceedings in the 24th Judicial Circuit. The goal of the Public Defender is to provide a fully competent, effective, and ethical defense to each client whose cause has been entrusted to the office for representation. The Public Defender’s office strives to provide all mandated legal services effectively and efficiently and conduct that representation so that, insofar as possible, the county criminal justice system operates effectively, efficiently, and achieves justice for the citizens of Hardin County. 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. If you have any questions about this organization, please use the contact information on the right-hand side of the page.