Public Defender
Our Goals
The primary goal is to ensure that all client’s cases are resolved, whether by trial, dismissal or plea bargain, by competent representation. In addition we resolve:
- To be responsive to questions and concerns of clients and in a prompt and courteous manner
- To provide clients with a clear understanding of their rights and options as their case moves through the court system
- To be responsive to communication from other agencies involved in a client’s case
- To attract and retain high quality employees that have been trained in all aspects of criminal law
- To ensure that the salaries paid to county employees are both attractive and competitive in the job market and commensurate with equivalent state salaries
- To conduct annual staff development training sessions for all employees