Lawrence County, IN Public Defender Agency

The Lawrence County Public Defender's Office is located in Bedford, Indiana. With one Chief Public Defender, two Deputy Public Defenders, and supporting staff, the Public Defender's Office provides high-quality legal representation to indigent clients in Lawrence County who cannot pay for private counsel and who are at risk of losing their liberty if convicted. The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a public trial without unnecessary delay and the right to a lawyer. The privilege of offering representation to those in need is the reason why the law has offered public defense services. The Lawrence County Defender's Office specializes in criminal, juvenile, probation violations, extradition, child support, civil commitments, and other proceedings. The Public Defender's office's roles and responsibilities include providing legal representation, consultation, representing clients in criminal investigative proceedings, creating a defense plan, conducting investigative legal research, interviewing necessary clients and witnesses, working closely with clients, and discussing relevant information and strategies. For more information on the Lawrence County Public Defender's office services, please contact them directly.