Provides legal representation in all stages of the criminal and juvenile justice system; criminal judicial contempt parole matters; juvenile representation in delinquency matters; extradition; Post-Conviction Hearing Act Appeals.

Devoted primarily to criminal cases, not civil law suits or domestic cases, and includes the following types of matters, provided they occur within Monroe County, Pennsylvania: adults charged with the commission of a crime, juveniles (age 10 to 17) charged with the commission of a crime (juvenile delinquency cases), preliminary hearings, county habeas corpus proceedings, county trials, including pre-trial and post trial matters, Superior Court appeals, Pennsylvania Supreme Court appeals, post conviction matters, criminal extradition proceedings, probation and parole matters, mental health proceedings, PFA contempt, parents of children in dependency proceedings, petitions for contempt for failure to pay child support, and court costs or fines where imprisonment is possible. Does not represent individuals charged with federal offenses, only crimes against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Serves as the governing legislative body for Carbon County. Oversees county operations, including administration/ human resources, economic development, corrections, court services, emergency services, fiscal affairs, human services, public works, and the offices of the Coroner, Public Defender, Sheriff, and Solicitor.

Provides cost-free legal representation to indigent persons, juvenile through adult, in criminal matters ranging from traffic offenses to criminal homicide. Clients may seek representation, pre-arrest through appellate proceedings.

Provides legal counsel/representation to any person who, for lack of sufficient funds, is unable to obtain legal counsel in any situation where representation is constitutionally guaranteed. In general, a person is entitled to legal counsel whenever that individual's personal liberty is at stake. This would include capital crimes, misdemeanor and felony offenses, and summary offenses that carry a mandatory sentence of incarceration.

Provides legal defense to those charged with criminal offenses who cannot afford legal counsel.

The Lackawanna County Public Defender's Office represents those adult individuals who have been charged with a criminal offense and are determined to be indigent. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may obtain an Application for Legal Representation at the Public Defender's Office. You must provide proof of income and any papers that you may have pertaining to your charge. If you are eligible, you will be provided with representation by the Public Defender's Office free of charge. If you are in prison, you may obtain an Application for Legal Representation from your counselor. The completed Application will be delivered to the Public Defender's Office and you will be notified of your eligibility.

Provides legal representation in criminal trials to any person who meets the financial guidelines and cannot afford their own attorney. Please note that the public defender does not handle civil cases.

Furnishes legal counsel to any person who, for lack of sufficient funds, is unable to obtain legal counsel in any situation where representation is constitutionally guaranteed. In general, a person is entitled to legal counsel whenever that individual's personal liberty is at stake. This would include capital crimes, misdemeanor and felony offenses, and summary offenses that carry a mandatory sentence of incarceration.

Represents all indigent persons charged with violating the law. Provides free legal representation for qualifying applicants for the following: Felony cases, misdemeanor cases, certain criminal traffic citations, mental health hearings, juvenile delinquency, probation and parole violations

Provides legal defense to eligible adult and juvenile clients for all criminal charges and representation for respondents in civil mental health commitment proceedings.

Provides legal counsel in Northampton County criminal cases only.

Provides legal defense to eligible adults and juvenile clients for all criminal charges filed in Washington County. Handles indigent cases only.

Provides legal counsel to individuals who cannot afford to hire an attorney.

Provides legal counsel to individuals who lack sufficient funds.

Provides legal representation, at every stage of the Criminal Court System, to adult and juvenile clients who are charged with committing criminal offenses and who cannot afford private legal services.

Provides legal services to income-eligible individuals.

Provides legal representation for individuals who financially qualify and are in jeopardy of losing their liberty. Also provides representation to individuals facing state or county parole and probation revocations and those subject to commitment proceedings under the Mental Health Procedures Act.

Provides legal counsel to any person who is charged with a qualified criminal offense.

Serves as public defender and provides assistance with certain legal matters.

Represents indigent persons charged with crimes. Represents indigent persons charged with juvenile delinquency. Represents indigent persons subject to mental health commitment proceedings.

Provides legal counsel to any person charged with a qualified criminal offense and is determined unable to afford legal counsel.

Provides legal defense to eligible adult and juvenile clients for all criminal charges and representation for respondents in civil mental health commitment proceedings.

Offers legal representation in all stages of the criminal justice system except summary offenses. Summary offense charges are entitled to a public defender only if there is substantial risk of incarceration if convicted.

Represents indigent adult defendants and juveniles with misdemeanor or felony criminal charges. Also represents clients facing involuntary commitment at mental health hearings, persons charged with violating county and state probation or parole, persons charged with violations of Protection from Abuse Act (PFA's), and persons facing summary charges where incarceration is a potential sentence.