WEST VIRGINIA
PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICES
Bldg 3 Rm 330, 1900 Kanawha Blvd E,
Charleston, WV 25305-0730
Telephone:(304) 558-3905 Fax: (304) 558-1098
Voucher Processing Fax: (304) 558-6612
Welcome to the home page of West Virginia Public Defender Services.
Public Defender Services funds all indigent defense for the State of West Virginia. There are two modes of representation:
Public Defender Services does not provide representation from this office except in a limited number of appellate matters. However, research materials are available for a minimal cost through the Criminal Law Research Center.
Public Defender Services pays each private attorney and other service provider for each case pursuant to a court order, following review by a Circuit Judge. Full-time Public Defenders are employees of a Public Defender Corporation organized at the Circuit Court level. These Corporations are separate legal entities but are funded by Public Defender Services. Included are a map showing Judicial Circuits served by Public Defender Corporations and an office directory of Public Defender offices.
In addition to criminal charges, Public Defender Services pays for representation in abuse and neglect, mental commitment, juvenile proceedings and other related matters. For specific information, consult the site map for the relevant division or person whom you may want to contact.
2007 Legislature: amendments by Code section
Code Amended And New 2007
Code Conflicts
Code Repealed 2007
For additional information and resources, see the web sites for:
WV State Bar
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
National Problem Gambling Awareness Week