The Third Judicial District Public Defender's Office is located in Ruston, LA. With District Defenders, attorneys and other support staff working on a contractual basis, the Third Judicial District Office serve clients in Union and Lincoln Parishes. This office provides legal representation to people charged with a misdemeanor, felony, capital appellate and post-conviction matters. Their mission is to advocate for clients, support practitioners and protects the public by continually improving the services guaranteed by the constitutional right to counsel. The Lousiana Public Defender Board (LPDB) oversees the work of the Third Judicial District Office of the Public Defender. Moreover, the LPDB promotes the fundamental values of fairness, compassion and client-centeredness to ensure the respect of each practitioner and the dignity of every client by improving the delivery of public defense services in Louisiana. For further information on services offered by the Third Judicial District Office of the Public Defender, please contact them directly.