Carteret County Public Defender in Carteret County, North Carolina

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. Carteret County Public Defender is located at CRAVEN St, Beaufort, NC. All communications with your public defender are strictly confidential under attorney-client privilege.

About Carteret County Public Defender

The Carteret County Public Defender, located in Beaufort, NC, represents defendants who cannot afford an attorney. The Public Defender fulfills the Constitutional guarantee of the right to have an attorney. In Beaufort, 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 Carteret County 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