Missouri State Public Defender in Boone County, Missouri

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. Missouri State Public Defender is located at 1000 West Nifong Boulevard, Columbia, MO. All communications with your public defender are strictly confidential under attorney-client privilege.

About Missouri State Public Defender

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