Marion County, IN Public Defender Agency

The Marion County Public Defender's Office is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. With one Chief Public Defender, one Chief Counsel, and one Chief Trial Deputy on staff, this Public Defender's Office specializes in criminal cases, felony, misdemeanor, title IV D, civil commitment, juvenile courts, parental rights, and criminal appeals. Their agency also offers education, services, and programs focused on different ways to serve jail sentences. The Public Defender's office provides legal representation to indigent defendants in Marion 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. If you wish to have more information, please contact the Marion County Public Defender's Office by accessing the contact information listed here.