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Office of the Public Defender

Apply for a Lawyer

What type of representation do you need?

• If you have NEW charges: Please first visit the District Court Commissioner's website for more information. *All persons applying for representation on NEW CHARGES must fill out the District Court Commissioner's form(s).

• Violation of Probation (VOP), contempt charges, modification requests, or motions to correct an illegal sentence: Please complete an application either online or via hard copy.

      • Online Application BUTTON

Apply for a Lawyer - Printable

  1. Print an Application Form

    Print out the Application for Representation form. 

    Application for Representation

  2. Fill Out the Form

    Once printed, please fill out the form fully. Doing so will ensure that your application is processed efficiently. 

  3. Mail the Completed Form

    After completing the form, please mail it to the OPD county office where your case is pending. 

    OPD Office Locations

  4. Application Processing

    Once our office receives and processes your application, we will contact you regarding your case. Should you qualify, you will be asked to complete OPD's Client Information Form. 

    Client Information Form

      

How to Apply for a Lawyer - Divisions

Have a different issue? Explore below to see how OPD can provide representation on your case. 

  • Parental Defense

    If your child was removed from your home, read more on how we may be able to help.

  • Appeals

    If you would like to appeal your conviction, read more on how we may be able to help.

  • Mental Health

    If you are involuntarily committed to a mental hospital, read more on how we may be able to help.

  • Post Conviction

    If you are currently serving a sentence or have a violation of parole, read more on how we may be able to help.