The Carbon County Public Defender's Office is located in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. The office represents juvenile and criminal cases that rise to misdemeanor status or if there is a potential for a jail term. With one Public Defender, attorneys and staff, the office ensures that every accused citizen, regardless of financial resources, receives zealous and effective representation as mandated by the United States and Pennsylvania Constitutions. The goal of the Public Defender is to provide a fully competent, effective, and ethical defense to each client whose cause has been entrusted to the office for representation. Additionally, the Public Defender's Office strives to provide all mandated legal services effectively and efficiently and conduct that representation so that the county criminal justice system operates effectively, efficiently, and achieves justice for the citizens of Carbon County. 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. Therefore, you should first contact the Carbon County Public Defender's Office for further assistance.