Okeechobee County, FL Public Defender’s Office

The Okeechobee County Public Defender's Office is located in Okeechobee, Florida. With one Public Defender, the Okeechobee County Public Defender's Office serves Okeechobee county. The office handles criminal cases in both county and circuit court, juvenile cases, mental health cases, and domestic violence injunctions that are under the jurisdiction of Okeechobee County. The Public Defender’s Office exists to guarantee the poor have the right to a fair trial and has the will to continue to uphold and enforce the Constitutional rights of the indigent; and thus, make 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 provides a voluntary program designed to assist eligible prisoners in the county jails to develop basic skills essential to effectively reintegrate as productive members of the community. If you wish to have more information, please contact the Okeechobee County Public Defender's Office by accessing the contact information listed here.