Saint Joseph Public Defender in Buchanan 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. Saint Joseph Public Defender is located at 120 South 5th Street, St. Joseph, MO. All communications with your public defender are strictly confidential under attorney-client privilege.

About Saint Joseph Public Defender

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