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Find public defense programmes, provider directories and court instructions for requesting appointed counsel. Appointment, financial eligibility and case-type limits vary.

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Kings County public defense programme

The county administers appointed indigent defense through contracted attorneys. This programme guide is not a separate staffed county public defender office.

Indigent defense — Kings contracted attorney programmeOfficial instructions

Read the county’s programme information and contact the named public defense programme. Contract attorneys are appointed on cases; the county administration main line is not substituted for this programme contact.

Kings contracted counsel and appointment scope

The attorneys that are contracted for this purpose are appointed on cases to represent indigent individuals and advocate for them with the courts.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Source checked October 26, 2026

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Defense of the Indigent Accused/Kings County Public Defender | Kings County — Contracted appointed defense programme

Defense of the Indigent Accused resides within County Administration. The attorneys that are contracted for this purpose are appointed on cases to represent indigent individuals and advocate for them with the courts.

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