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)
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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Resources for New Appointed Counsel
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The Public Defender Corporations are Hiring
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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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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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Docket Watch: Fall 2026 Oral Arguments
See below for a preview of the Fall 2026 Oral Argument Docket.
Public Defender Services is launching a Newsletter and Forum!
Our newsletter aims to increase awareness and visibility of PDS initiatives among Panel…