The Lincoln County Public Defender's Office is located in Shoshone, ID. The Public Defender's Office provides legal representation to indigent defendants in Lincoln County who cannot pay for private counsel and risk losing their liberty if convicted. An individual must apply for a public defender by completing a detailed financial statement and agreeing to provide documentation concerning income, assets and debts for the person and the person's spouse, if any. 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. The mission of the Lincoln County Public Defender's Office is to provide Lincoln County and the surrounding communities with high-quality, affordable, results-oriented legal assistance with integrity, professionalism, and respect for clients and the community-at-large. If you have any questions about this organization, please use the contact information on the right-hand side of the page.