Public Defender - St Lucie County

Address

216 South 2nd Street
Fort Pierce, FL 34950

(772) 462-2048

http://www.pd19.org

Description:

Provides legal counsel to persons who are assigned by the court for criminal cases and who cannot afford a lawyer. The office also has a Reentry Division and a Client Services Division (CSP). CSP handles all diversion courts ( Mental Health Court, Drug Court and Veterans Court, as well as sentencing advocacy)

Hours:

Monday-Friday / 8:30 am-5 pm

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

May 31, 2023

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

216 South 2nd Street
Fort Pierce, FL 34950

Mailing

216 S 2ND ST
Fort Pierce, FL 34950

Contacts

Diamond Litty

Primary Contact

Public Defender

Phone Numbers

MAIN SITE PHONE

(772) 462-2048

Fax

(772) 462-2020

Description

Provides legal counsel to persons who are assigned by the court for criminal cases and who cannot afford a lawyer. Client Services Program offers sentencing advocacy to qualified defendants with substance abuse, mental health and developmental disabilities..

Hours

Monday-Friday / 8:30 am-5 pm

Eligibility

The Clerk makes a determination of indigence.

Fees

Court may require payment for attorney fees. $50 application fee (required).

Intake Procedure

Eligibility for services is determined by the Clerk.

Languages

English.

Service Area

St. Lucie County

Geography Served

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  • Florida
    • Saint Lucie County

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    772-462-2020
    Type:
    Fax
    Name:
    Fax
    Number:
    772-462-2048
    Type:
    Service Phone
    Name:
    MAIN SITE PHONE
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FP-4500) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Description

    Provides legal counsel to persons who are assigned by the court for criminal cases and who cannot afford a lawyer. Client Services Program offers sentencing advocacy to qualified defendants with substance abuse, mental health and developmental disabilities..

    Hours

    Monday-Friday / 8:30 am-5 pm

    Eligibility

    The Clerk makes a determination of indigence.

    Fees

    Court may require payment for attorney fees. $50 application fee (required).

    Intake Procedure

    Eligibility for services is determined by the Clerk.

    Languages

    English.

    Service Area

    St. Lucie County

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Florida
      • Saint Lucie County

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      772-462-2020
      Type:
      Fax
      Name:
      Fax
      Number:
      772-462-2048
      Type:
      Service Phone
      Name:
      MAIN SITE PHONE
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FJ-6700.6500) and related services within the Service Tree.

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