Lake Charles Public Defender in Calcasieu County, Louisiana

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 Charles Public Defender is located at 1032 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA. All communications with your public defender are strictly confidential under attorney-client privilege.

About Lake Charles Public Defender

The Lake Charles Public Defender, located in Lake Charles, LA, represents defendants who cannot afford an attorney. The Public Defender fulfills the Constitutional guarantee of the right to have an attorney. In Lake Charles, 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 Charles 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