Natrona County, WY Public Defender’s Office

The Natrona County Public Defender's Office is located in, Casper, WY. With one Supervising Attorney and other legal support staff, this Public Defender's office's mission is to provide effective assistance of counsel to indigent adults and juveniles accused of a crime in Natrona County. The Public Defender's Office's roles and responsibilities include providing legal representation, consultation, and advice to clients, representing clients in criminal investigative proceedings, developing a defense plan, conducting investigative legal research, interviewing required clients and witnesses, working closely with clients, and discussing relevant information and strategies. A person must apply for a public defender by filling out a detailed financial statement and agreeing to submit paperwork for their income, assets, and debts and the income, support, and debts of their spouse, if applicable. This information is usually given to a court employee, who evaluates the financial information and recommends to the judge whether the applicant is eligible for government-funded legal counsel. Please contact the Goshen County office for further information about their services. For information about who qualifies for representation by the Public Defender's Office and how and when you can apply, please visit their website.