Knox County, OH Public Defender’s Office
Description
The Knox County Public Defender's Office is located in Mount Vernon, OH. With one Public Defender and three Assistant Public Defenders, this office provides legal representation to indigent clients in Knox 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. Individuals determined to be eligible for court-appointed counsel do not have the right to choose who their attorney will be. However, they do have the right to have competent legal representation. For information about who qualifies for representation by the Public Defender's Office and how and when you can apply, please visit their website.