Public Defenders Office

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The Missouri Public Defender System (MSPD) provides legal representation to indigent citizens accused of or convicted of crimes in Missouri. Established in 1972, MSPD operates a statewide system with multiple divisions, including Trial, Capital, and Appellate/Post-Conviction, to ensure constitutional rights and equal justice. In Fiscal Year 2024, its approximately 395 attorneys and legal staff handled over 91,000 cases across the state.

Según el sitio web del despacho

Abogados

• Kevin O'Brien — District Defender
• Tom Jacquinot — District Defender of Western Capital
• Kevin Whiteley — Contract Defender
• Brian Horneyer — Attorney
• Ruth Petsch — District Defender
• Beverly Hauber — St. Louis County Trial District Defender
• Christian Lehmberg — Senior Attorney
• Katelyn Young — District Defender
• Sheri Nelson — District Defender
• Daniel Feldman — District Defender
• Ryan Williams — District Defender
• Andrew Parmenter — District Defender

Servicios que ofrece

Legal representation to all indigent citizens accused of or convicted of crimes, Commitment Defense Unit, Children's Defense Team, Parole Revocation Defense Team

Año de fundación

1972

Honorarios

By Missouri state law, the Public Defender must charge a fee for public defender services.

Oficinas

• 601 E. Walnut, Columbia, MO 65201
• Woodrail Centre – 1000 West Nifong, Building 7, Suite 100 – Columbia, MO 65203
• 1010 Market Street Suite 1340, St. Louis, MO 63101
• 905 East George Street, Kirksville, MO 63501
• 305 North Market Street, Maryville, MO 64468

Premios y reconocimientos

• 2024 Defender of Distinction
• 2024 Office of the Year
• Charles Shaw Trial Advocacy Award
• Missouri Lawyers Media Women's Justice Award for Public Service
• WashU Law Clinical Education Program 50th Anniversary Award
• 2024 David J. Dixon Appellate Advocacy Award

Fuente: publicdefender.mo.gov · consultado el 7 de octubre de 2026. Lawyers Near Me no ha verificado estos datos de forma independiente.

Horario de Atención

Lunes

8 AM–5 PM

Martes

8 AM–5 PM

Miércoles

8 AM–5 PM

Jueves

8 AM–5 PM

Viernes

8 AM–5 PM

Sábado

Closed

Domingo

Closed

Fotos

• Tim Wright· vía Google

  Finally found out that the attorney assigned to me left about a year ago but only after about 7 months going to court and wasting everyone's time and energy. This is simply ridiculous and wasteful.

  5 years ago
• Brenda Jones· vía Google

  We all need someone and I have had a public defender representation and is thankful for their services..S.Spivey

  a year ago
• SaSa Duff· vía Google

  I had heard all the nightmare stories, so when I needed to use them I got scared. Turns out that there are some really good lawyers, mine kept me up to date, checked on me, and fought really hard for me. Case was dismissed Thank you!

  8 years ago
• Dave Armstrong· vía Google

  I don't get my calls returned so I know what's going on. I would like to know something before go to court in few days. I have to be thete but I don't know anything from my attorney. Just that have to be in court in few days. Seems that he'd let me know what's going on and what to expect when go. Good or bad I'd like to know. So plans can be made with work n my cat . bills have too so can at least have then autopaid for me.

  6 years ago
• Marissa Atteberry· vía Google

  I got a letter a few weeks ago about my state tax return being intercepted for public defender fees… The letter directed me to call this number and if I wanted to appeal it, I could send it to the address in the letter… Once I called, They transferred me to a gentleman Who is very helpful and told me what I needed to do to appeal the process… He said they had 15 days to respond so when I sent the letter, I made sure I did certified mail… I called today And the lady who answered the phone was completely snotty and rude and told me I did my appeal wrong. I had to go get a notarized letter to present to the judge… I told her it doesn't even state that in the letter and that's not what I was told last time… She ended up hanging up on me… When I called back she says I have to speak to somebody in the billing department and I asked if she would transfer me because that's what they did when the first time I called… She was in again rude to me and refused to transfer me at all or help me with any information… She had me so upset. I got out of pocket and called her a name… If that's the kind of people you have running your phones, you should definitely find someone better… Because they never know what someone is going through… I will proceed until the lady who is rude to me gets the repercussions she deserves…

  a year ago
• Charisma Taylor· vía Google

  doent answer the phone and when they do they're rude and I cant get ahold of my attorney because he never answers or doesn't want to talk.

  2 months ago
• Devin Mckie· vía Google

  Won't pick up the phone. Definitely do not trust these public defenders. Quick to hand you over to the DA

  4 months ago
• Kody Zabriskie· vía Google

  I can't speak for prior attorneys but I can however speak for a current one his name is Carter Phillips and in my opinion he is probably the best public defender that I have ever had I've had the best and the worst and this kid has some fight in him, he's not afraid to piss anyone off, now that may change in the future but as for now his my wild card pick

  4 months ago