Public Defender Email Format
Law EnforcementUnited States501-1000 Employees
The Public Defender’s Office is a private, nonprofit organization operating within the law enforcement ecosystem in the United States, centered in Charleston County, South Carolina. It provides legal representation to low-income individuals charged with serious crimes and also represents most juvenile defendants in Family Court, supported by a board selected by the Charleston County Bar association and led by an executive director with specialized staff. The office relies on government funding from the State of South Carolina and Charleston County to sustain its operations and employs a team of attorneys to deliver public defense services. In recent context, Charleston County has engaged in partnerships and community initiatives, such as collaborations with local organizations, which intersect with broader public safety and community welfare efforts in the Charleston region.