Summit County, OH Public Defender’s Office
Description
The Summit County Public Defender's Office County contracts with the nonprofit, Legal Defender Office of Summit County, located in Akron, OH. With Public Defenders and other supporting legal staff, this office represents indigent clients in Summit County. Additionally, the Public Defender's office provides representation on appeals and post-conviction actions in the death penalty, criminal, and juvenile delinquency cases; at trial when local courts request. 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 roles and responsibilities of the Public Defender's office are to provide legal representation, consultation, and advice to clients, represent clients through criminal investigative proceedings, create a defense plan, conduct investigative legal research, interview the necessary clients and witnesses, work closely with clients, discuss relevant information and strategies. For more information on the services of the Legal Defender Office of Summit County office please contact them directly.