The Taylor County Office of Indigent Defense is located in Abilene, Texas. Under Texas Law, persons charged with a misdemeanor punishable by jail time and any felony may be eligible for a court-appointed attorney. According to the Taylor County Indigent Defense Plan, a person is usually eligible for a court-appointed attorney if their family income does not exceed 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines and the value of their property (other than their homestead) does not exceed $2500. Public Defenders have an ethical responsibility to work for the best possible resolution of the case for the client. All dealings between a court-appointed attorney and the client are confidential. Attorneys who provide public defense representation are not only subject to the Texas State Bar’s ethical requirements that govern all lawyers but must also meet qualification standards that have been established for public defense representation. To apply for a court-appointed attorney, you can submit the Affidavit of Indigence form available on their website to the Indigent Defense Coordinator. If you wish to have more information, please contact the Taylor County Office of Indigent Defense by accessing the contact information.