There can be no equal justice where the kind of trial a man gets depends on the amount of money he has.

- Griffin v. Illinois, 351 U.S. 12 (1956)

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About Us

The Public Defender Services funds all indigent defense for the State of West Virginia. Representation is provided by two methods: private attorneys on a court-appointed basis and full-time public defenders...Read More About Us

About Us

Open Letter from Judge Gwaltney, Jr.

Click here to read His Honor's open letter expressing appreciation for the public service of panel attorneys and public defenders.

Client & Community Resources

Did you know we have information for many additional resources helpful to clients and the community? Click here to access the resource hub.

Resources--Expert Database, Motion Bank, and More!

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The public defender corporations are hiring!

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News & Announcements

PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE RULE COMMENT PERIOD
07/19/2024
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Website Redesign
12/14/2021
You may have noticed that our website has a new look! Let us know if you have any trouble finding a page or resource, and we would be happy to assist you....read more

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Public Defender Services
Fifth Floor, 112 California Avenue
Charleston, WV 25305

Office Directory Write Us a Message

Phone:
(304) 558-3905

Appellate Line:
(304) 741-8647

OVS Help Desk:
Leeann.M.Doyle@wv.gov

Fax:
(304) 558-1098

Voucher Processing Fax:
(304) 558-6612