Lycoming County Public Defender's Office

Fax: (570) 320-8130

• We are closed on holidays and daily from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. for lunch.
• We are located on the 3rd floor of the Lycoming County Courthouse.

About Us

Welcome to the Lycoming County Public Defender's Office.

We provide legal representation to those who are financially unable to retain legal services in matters where counsel is constitutionally guaranteed.

History

In 1968, the Pennsylvania General Assembly enacted the Public Defender Act as a result of the 1963 decision in Gideon v Wainright. This act specified the duties of the Public Defender and established the Office of the Public Defender throughout Pennsylvania.