Monroe County, IN Public Defender’s Office

The Monroe County Public Defender’s Office is located in Bloomington, Indiana. With one Chief Public Defender, one Chief Deputy Public Defender, one First Deputy Public Defender, two investigators, and 12 Deputy Public Defenders this office provides legal assistance to indigent clients in Monroe County who cannot pay for an attorney. The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a public trial without unnecessary delay and the right to a lawyer. The privilege of offering representation to those in need is why the law has offered public defense services. The services provided by the Miami County Public Defender’s office include providing legal representation, consultation, representing clients in criminal investigative proceedings, creating a defense plan, conducting legal investigative research, interviewing the necessary clients and witnesses, working closely with clients, and discussing relevant information and strategies for their cases. For more information on the services of the Miami County Public Defender’s office, please get in touch with them directly.