The Oakland County Public Defender has an office located in 52nd District Court – Division 3 of Rochester Hills, Michigan. The office offers functions like appointing Felony Count Appointed Attorneys and Misdemeanor Court Appointed Attorneys. In addition, they send a copy of the form to Circuit Court to appoint an attorney if a convicted person has requested arraignment for an attorney from by court. The Public Defender's Oakland County Office also represents clients who cannot afford an attorney in all matters in which the law requires the appointment of counsel. The dedicated public defenders in the Oakland County Office provide high-quality, client-centered legal representation to indigent persons of all ages accused of crimes, misdemeanor and felony cases. The roles and responsibilities of Oakland County Public Defenders are: providing legal representation, consultation, and advice to clients, representing clients through criminal investigative proceedings, creating a defense plan, doing legal investigative research, interviewing the necessary clients and witnesses, working closely with clients, discussing relevant information and strategies. Don't hesitate to contact the Oakland County office directly if you need further assistance.