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)
Save the Date: Youth Defense Taskforce Training
Join Public Defender Service's Youth Defense Taskforce for a two CLE credit training on November 20, 2026 at 1:30 PM.
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Save the Date: 2027 Annual Indigent Defense Conference
Public Defender Services is pleased to announce the 2027 Annual Indigent Defense Conference, held June 2-4, 2027, at the Embassy Suites in downtown Charleston.
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2026 Regional State Bar Meetings
Join Dana Eddy, Executive Director of PDS, for a complimentary CLE following each 2026 Regional State Bar Meeting.
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Statewide Social Service Guide
Use our interactive Social Service to quickly find services including housing, substance use treatment, transportation, and more. Click "Read More" to open the guide.
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The Public Defender Corporations are Hiring
Click "Read More" to view more information about open positions in offices around the state.
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Resources for New Appointed Counsel
Click "Read More" if you are new to Appointed Counsel work and looking for guidance.
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Attorney Resources
Access a wealth of resources including a Motions Bank, Drug Court information, Sentencing & Post-Conviction resources, and much more.
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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.
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Youth Defense Taskforce Training with Tricia Kingery and Ashley Batten
Join Public Defender Service's Youth Defense Taskforce for a training on November 20, 2026 at 1…
Save the Date: 2027 Annual Indigent Defense Conference
Public Defender Services is pleased to announce the 2027 Annual Indigent Defense…