The Washakie County Public Defender's Office is located in Worland, WY. With one Supervising Attorney and other legal support staff, they are committed to ensuring that all individuals facing criminal charges or a criminal trial have access to quality defense attorneys as per their 6th Amendment rights. This Public Defender's office's mission is to provide effective assistance of counsel to indigent adults and juveniles accused of a crime in Washakie County. 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. Individuals determined to be eligible for court-appointed counsel do not have the right to choose who their attorney will be. However, they do have the right to have competent legal representation. For more information on the services of the Washakie County office, please contact them directly.