York County, PA Public Defender’s Office

The Pennsylvania York County Public Defender's Office is dedicated to providing competent and effective legal representation to indigent adults and minors in the county of York who are charged with criminal offenses and contempt proceedings in which they could face loss of liberty. At present, the office is staffed by the Chief Public Defender, the First Assistant, two Chief Deputy Public Defenders and 19 Assistant Public Defenders. The Public Defender is responsible for representing everyone who has the constitutionally guaranteed right to counsel but cannot afford an attorney. In general, the Public Defender will represent everyone accused of a misdemeanor or a felony, and in summary cases where there is a substantial likelihood that a jail sentence will be imposed. In addition, the Public Defender has the responsibility of representing clients in appeals to the appropriate Appellate Courts and post-conviction proceedings. Finally, the office will represent clients facing Domestic Relations Office contempt proceedings before a judge and Indirect Criminal Contempt cases arising out of a Protection from Abuse orders. For any clarification on the Pennsylvania Office of York County Public Defender's services, reach out to them using the contact information.