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Full Resource Name:
Second Judicial Circuit, Leon Public Defender's Office
Address
Leon County Courthouse
301 S Monroe St, Ste 401
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 606-1000
Description:
*Legal representation in felony and misdemeanor cases, juvenile, mental health commitment cases, traffic cases and criminal appeals for clients determined to be indigent in court
*Veterans Treatment Court: Leon County office represents qualified veterans charged with misdemeanors and non-serious felonies; extensive treatment for substance abuse and other issues offered; veterans from outside the county and 2nd circuit may ask to be transferred into it
Intake Process:
Clients referred by the Courts
Program Fees:
$50 Public Defender Fee
Languages:
English, Spanish
Eligibility:
Clients determined to be indigent in court to be represented by a Public Defender
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
August 22, 2023
Address Listings
Mailing
301 S Monroe St, Ste 401
Leon County Courthouse
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Physical (Primary)
Leon County Courthouse
301 S Monroe St, Ste 401
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Contacts
Phone Numbers
1. Main Number Leon & Administration
(850) 606-1000
Services
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Description
*Legal representation in felony and misdemeanor cases, juvenile, mental health commitment cases, traffic cases and criminal appeals *Clients must be determined to be indigent in court before Public Defender can begin representation *Veterans Treatment Court: Leon County office represents qualified veterans charged with misdemeanors and non-serious felonies; extensive treatment for substance abuse and other issues offered; veterans from outside the county and 2nd circuit may ask to be transferred into it *Courthouse on bus line
Hours
8AM-5PM, M-F; Weekend First Appearances
Required Documents
Arrest tickets and relevant charging documents
Eligibility
Indigency determined by the Courts
Fees
$50 Public Defender fee
Intake Procedure
Clients referred by the Courts
Languages
English, Spanish
Service Area
Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Wakulla Counties
Geography Served
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