Office of Public Defense for Franklin County, WA

The Office of Public Defense for Franklin County is located in Pasco, WA. This office is charged with providing publicly funded defense services to indigent persons when required by law or the Constitution. Anyone facing a criminal charge, civil commitment, or a dependency proceeding - and who is found to be income-eligible - is entitled to a public defender, as are children facing contempt of court in truancy proceedings. The attorneys are committed to ensuring quality legal representation and advocacy for anyone facing a criminal charge. The goal of the Public Defender’s office is to protect every client’s constitutional rights, defend against discriminatory treatment and disproportionate punishment, and ensure that no one who is innocent is ever wrongfully convicted. In addition, they are committed to providing all mandated legal services efficiently and cost-effectively while holding to the highest professional and ethical standards. If you would like to learn more, please contact the Office of Public Defense for Franklin County.