Lake City Public Defender in Columbia County, Florida

When contacting or visiting a public defender office, be prepared to provide your case number, court date, charging information, and documentation supporting your financial eligibility for appointed counsel. Lake City Public Defender is located at 173 Northeast Hernando Avenue, Lake, FL. All communications with your public defender are strictly confidential under attorney-client privilege.

About Lake City Public Defender

The Lake City Public Defender, located in Lake, FL, represents defendants who cannot afford an attorney. The Public Defender fulfills the Constitutional guarantee of the right to have an attorney. In Lake, the Public Defender Office provides legal representation to individuals facing incarceration without the financial means to hire their own lawyer.

• Requesting appointed counsel and financial eligibility requirements at Lake City Public Defender
• Contacting your assigned public defender and providing case information
• Understanding your rights and the criminal court process
• Post-conviction assistance, appeals, and record expungement inquiries