Ross County, OH Public Defender’s Office

The Ross County, OH Public Defender's Office is located in Chillicothe, OH. This office is in contract with the Ohio Public Defender office (OPD). With a Public Defender and other supporting legal staff, this office represents indigent clients in Ross County. Their mission is to advocate, fight and help, their vision is for a fair justice system, and their values are compassion, dignity, equity, integrity, service, and community. The Public Defender's office strives to provide professional and knowledgeable legal services to its clients. An individual must apply for a public defender by completing a detailed financial statement and agreeing to provide documentation concerning income, assets, and debts for the person and the person’s spouse if any. This information generally is provided to a court employee who reviews the financial information and makes a recommendation to the judge on whether or not the person is eligible for government-paid counsel. If you have any questions about this organization, please use the contact information on the right-hand side of the page.