PUBLIC DEFENDER | ONTARIO COUNTY OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER
* Provides constitutionally mandated legal representation in criminal matters to people who cannot afford to pay for their own lawyer. Represents some clients of the office in Family Court cases in which clients are entitled to legal representation.* Handles matters involving felonies, misdemeanors, appeals, parole, probation, vehicle and traffic, and some simple violations of law in Ontario County Court, Geneva, and Canandaigua City Court, Drug Court, and the various Justice Courts in Ontario County. Handles arraignment at the Centralized Arraignment Part (CAP) and Youth Part.
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Physical Address
20 Ontario Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Hours
M-F 8:30AM-5:00PM.
Voice
Fax
(585) 396-4348
Application process
Must complete eligibility interview in the office or by phone.
Fee
No fee for service.
Eligibility
Residents of area served or have a case in the area.
Service area
Ontario County, New York
Agency info
ONTARIO COUNTY OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER
Ontario County Public Defender provides constitutionally mandated legal representation in criminal matters to people who cannot afford to pay for their own lawyer.