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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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

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Deputy Director Donald Stennett Awarded Inaugural PDS Gideon’s Spirit Award
04/01/2025
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Public Defender Services Has A New Office
03/26/2025
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Public Defender Services
Fifth Floor, 112 California Avenue
Charleston, WV 25305

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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