Courts and Criminal Justice, York County Government
York County Public Defender's Office - Public Defender's Office
Provides legal defense to those charged with criminal offenses and who cannot afford legal counsel.
45 North George Street
York, PA 17401
Eligibility: Persons charged with criminal offenses and who cannot afford legal counsel
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (717) 771-9675
  • (800) 441-2025 - Hotline/Toll-Free
  • (717) 771-9804 - Fax
Email Address: info@yorkcountypa.gov
Fee Amounts: Services free of charge
Intake Procedure: Call to schedule an intake interview.
Intake Requirements: A) Proof of income such as paystubs or a tax return
B) Proof that you receive SSI or welfare
C) Copy of court order directing you to pay child support
D) If you own real estate, a mortgage statement showing the balance of the mortgage
E) Proof of any other major financial debt or assets
Geographical Area: York County
Helpful Tips: Types of cases that qualify: All misdemeanors; All felonies
Summary offenses: all cases in which there is a substantial likelihood that a jail sentence will be imposed, such as Driving under Suspension if Habitual Offender; Driving under Suspension DUI-related
Summary conviction appeals: appeals from a conviction by MDJ of a summary offense for which the MDJ has imposed a jail sentence
DRO - contempt for failure to pay child support if scheduled before a judge
ICC - violation of a PFA Order
Probation and parole violation hearings
Appeals
PCRA - only if appointed by the judge
For juvenile cases please refer to the 'Juvenile Court' section
Facility/ADA Access: Information not available
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Courts and Criminal Justice, York County Government
York County Public Defender's Office - Public Defender's Office
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