Martin County, FL Public Defender’s Office

The Public Defender's Office serving Martin County is located adjacent to the Martin County Courthouse in Stuart, Florida. This office handles criminal cases in the county and circuit court, juvenile cases, mental health cases, and domestic violence injunctions under Martin County's jurisdiction. The Public Defender's Office exists to guarantee that the poor have the right to a fair trial. It also aims to continue to uphold and enforce the Constitutional rights of the indigent, thus, making the Constitution a living reality. The office provides legal representation in specialty courts like drug court, mental health court and veteran court. The Public Defender's Office developed the Client Services Program to advocate for clients that may require additional assistance to resolve their cases due to addiction, mental health diagnosis, or a developmental disability. For any clarification on the services of the Martin County Public Defender's Office, please reach out to them directly using the contact information provided here.