Maryland State Public Defender in St. Mary's County, Maryland

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. Maryland State Public Defender is located at 23110 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD. All communications with your public defender are strictly confidential under attorney-client privilege.

About Maryland State Public Defender

The Maryland State Public Defender, located in Leonardtown, MD, represents defendants who cannot afford an attorney. The Public Defender fulfills the Constitutional guarantee of the right to have an attorney. In Leonardtown, 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 Maryland State 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