County public defender offices are frequently the primary provider of criminal defense representation in a county, handling cases adjudicated in county and district courts for qualifying defendants. There are 2 Public Defenders locations in Lea County, New Mexico.
Defendants in Lea County should know that the public defender office serves only cases within that county's court jurisdiction. If charges were filed in a different county, the public defender assigned will come from that county's office regardless of where the defendant resides.
List of Lea County, New Mexico Public Defenders
Hobbs Public Defender
Lovington Public Defender
Public Defenders in near by County
Residents of Lea County with questions about the public defender appointment process, qualifying income thresholds, or how to contact their assigned attorney should call the county public defender's main office directly. If you need general legal information outside of an active criminal case, county law libraries and legal aid organizations may also be able to assist.
You may also find Public Defenders locations in neighboring counties including Lea.