Baton Rouge Public Defender in East Baton Rouge Parish 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. Baton Rouge Public Defender is located at 300 Louisiana Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA. All communications with your public defender are strictly confidential under attorney-client privilege.

About Baton Rouge Public Defender

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