The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of North Carolina's Charlotte office is the main public defender's office for the Western District of North Carolina. With one federal public defender, one first assistant public defender, and six panel attorneys on staff, the Charlotte Public Defender's office exists to provide legal assistance to people who are facing criminal charges in federal court and who are unable to afford a lawyer to represent them. Their attorneys, paralegals, investigators and administrative staff are dedicated to providing clients effective, quality legal representation. A person's eligibility for defender services is determined by the federal court. Defender organization attorneys may not engage in the private practice of law. Additionally, the Federal Public Defender for the Western District of North Carolina Charlotte office website provides helpful links for clients including information on local courts, internship opportunities, and more. For more information on the services provided by the Federal Public Defender for the Western District of North Carolina's Charlotte office, please contact them directly.