The Ulster County Public Defender's Office is located in Kingston, NY. The Public Defender's Office provides legal representation to indigent clients in the criminal courts and Family Court in Ulster County. It also provides representation at the Appellate level for criminal and family court cases. In order to qualify for services, clients must fill out financial affidavits in each court. The judge in that court reviews the affidavit and, based on federal guidelines, recommends or denies the assignment of the Public Defender. The Ulster County Public Defender has Public Defenders, Chief Assistant Public Defenders, Investigators, and other support staff. Public Defenders are assigned to certain courts and only work in those courts. Therefore, clients must accept the services of that Public Defender in order to receive representation. The Public Defender's Office also runs a Defender Based Advocate program. This program's services are primarily assessment, bail expediting, community service, court advocacy, court-ordered restrictions, counseling and release planning. Target populations are non-violent offenders with substance abuse problems. If you have any questions about this organization, please use the contact information on the right-hand side of the page.