The Tioga County Public Defender's Family Court Division is located in Owego, NY. The Family Court Division has one Public Defender, one Assistant Public Defender, one Paralegal and other support staff. Altogether, they provide legal representation to indigent persons in family court matters within Tioga County. The right to counsel guaranteed to every American citizen accused of a crime is embodied in the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution and applicable to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment. An integral component of the right to counsel is the right to court-appointed counsel for those unable to hire an attorney. Therefore, the Public Defender ensures that every accused citizen, regardless of financial resources, receives zealous and effective representation as mandated by the United States and New York Constitutions. For any clarification on the services of Tioga County Public Defender's Family Court Division, reach out to them using the contact information provided here.