Grand Rapids Public Defender in Kent County, Michigan

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. Grand Rapids Public Defender is located at 50 Louis Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI. All communications with your public defender are strictly confidential under attorney-client privilege.

About Grand Rapids Public Defender

The Grand Rapids Public Defender, located in Grand Rapids, MI, represents defendants who cannot afford an attorney. The Public Defender fulfills the Constitutional guarantee of the right to have an attorney. In Grand Rapids, 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 Grand Rapids 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