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Public Defender's Office
 
The Lackawanna County Public Defender’s Office represents those adult individuals who have been charged with a criminal offense or who are involved in dependency proceedings and are determined to be indigent.
 

If you cannot afford an attorney, you may obtain an Application for Legal Representation at the Public Defender’s Office. You must provide proof of income and any papers that you may have pertaining to your charge. If you are eligible, you will be provided with representation by the Public Defender’s Office free of charge.

If you are in prison, you may obtain an Application for Legal Representation from your counselor. The completed Application will be delivered to the Public Defender’s Office and you will be notified of your eligibility.

The Public Defender’s Office is located on the first floor of the Lackawanna County Courthouse, 200 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503.

 Application for Public Defender

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Administrative Contacts
 
Sid Prejean
Phone: 570-963-6761
Fax: 570-963-6338
E-mail: prejeans@lackawannacounty.org

Location

Lackawanna County Courthouse
200 N. Washington Avenue
1st floor
Scranton, PA 18503
 
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