Lauderdale County, MS Public Defender’s Office

The Lauderdale County Public Defender's Office is located in Meridian, MS. With four Felony Defenders, two Parent Defenders, one Death Penalty Defender, and three Youth Defenders, the Lauderdale County Public Defender's Office is charged with representing the county of Lauderdale in criminal justice defense cases resulting from lawsuits filed against the indigent client in the Lauderdale County, Mississippi. The roles and responsibilities of Lauderdale County Public Defender's Office are to provide legal representation, consultation, and advice to clients, represent clients through criminal investigative proceedings, create a defense plan, conduct investigative legal research, and interview the necessary clients and witnesses, work closely with clients, discuss relevant information and strategies. 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. If the court has assigned a public defender to your case in Lauderdale County, please contact the office head in Lauderdale County Public Defender's Office for assistance.