Van Buren County, MI Public Defender’s Office
The Michigan Public Defender's Van Buren office is located in Paw Paw, MI. This office includes both the Assistant Public Defenders and a roster of defense attorneys committed to the goals and standards set forth by the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission. They strive to uphold the ideals of client-centered representation as defined by the Bronx Public Defenders, in which a client is not being determined by their case but by the needs they identify. Their mission is to serve citizens' needs through planning, new technology, and creative solutions while being sensitive to economic, safety, and environmental issues. The Public Defender's office provides legal representation to indigent defendants in Van Buren who cannot pay for private counsel and risk losing their liberty if convicted. The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a public trial without unnecessary delay and the right to a lawyer. For any clarification on the services of the Van Buren office, reach out to them using the contact information provided here.