The Louisville-Jefferson County Public Defender Corporation is a non-profit organization in Kentucky providing legal services to indigent adults and juveniles facing criminal charges and involuntary hospitalization due to mental illness. Serving as a full-service law firm, the office offers defense representation at all levels of state courts, as well as appellate and post-conviction advocacy in both state and federal courts.

Established in 1971, the Louisville-Jefferson County Public Defender’s office is the oldest and largest defender office in the state, recognized for its advocacy and representation of indigent defendants. Operating under mixed caseload/vertical representation systems, the office ensures clients are represented by the same attorney throughout all stages of legal proceedings in alignment with ABA standards and principles of public defense delivery.

With a mission to provide high-quality and independent representation while upholding the values of fairness and due process, the Louisville-Jefferson County Public Defender Corporation stands as a vital ally for individuals who may not otherwise have access to legal support in the criminal justice system.

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