Public Defender Office

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Criminal Defense Lawyer

4.0(29 Google reviews)

85 N Mallory St, Hampton, VA 23663, United States

Information last updated October 18, 2026

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense

About Public Defender Office

The Virginia Indigent Defense Commission (VIDC) was statutorily established in 2004, replacing the Public Defender Commission, to protect the Constitutional right to counsel for people who cannot afford to hire their own lawyer. The VIDC is an independent state agency that supports the judicial branch of the Commonwealth of Virginia. It manages 29 Public Defender Offices and 2 satellite offices across Virginia, with a central administrative office.

Each Public Defender Office handles trial and appellate cases in the General District, Juvenile & Domestic Relations, and Circuit Courts. The VIDC is dedicated to protecting and defending the rights and dignity of its clients through zealous, compassionate, high-quality legal advocacy, primarily in criminal defense matters. The Commission also administers Court-Appointed Counsel Certification for qualified attorneys wishing to accept court-appointed cases in Virginia. It provides high-quality training to all certified attorneys, including public defenders and private certified court-appointed counsel, to continually improve criminal defense representation for vulnerable citizens. The VIDC promulgates and enforces mandatory Standards of Practice for Court-Appointed Counsel. Over 300 Public Defenders are employed by the VIDC throughout Virginia.

From the firm’s website

Attorneys: Megan Thomas — Alexandria Public Defender
Allison H. Carpenter — Arlington Public Defender
Mike Lonchar — Bedford Public Defender
Nick Reppucci — Charlottesville Public Defender
Lakishi Stevenson — Chesapeake Public Defender
My'chael Jefferson-Reese — Chesterfield Public Defender
Elizabeth Hurt — Danville Public Defender
Dawn Butorac — Fairfax Public Defender
Patricia Bolen — Fredericksburg Public Defender
Peter McDermott — Front Royal (Winchester Satellite) Public Defender
Vikram Kapil — Halifax Public Defender
Matthew Johnson — Hampton Public Defender
Services listed: Criminal Defense
Founded: 2004
Fees: The firm provides legal representation to individuals who cannot afford to hire their own lawyer, with eligibility for court-appointed counsel based on the accused's total available funds, including n
Offices: 1604 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 200, Henrico, Virginia, 23229
132 N Royal Street Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 22314
One Courthouse Metro 2200 Wilson Blvd. Suite 510 Arlington, VA, 22201
202 North Bridge Street Bedford, VA 24523
403 East Market Street Charlottesville, VA 22902

Source: vadefenders.org · checked October 18, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.

Hours of Operation

Monday: 9 am–5 pm
Tuesday: 9 am–5 pm
Wednesday: 9 am–5 pm
Thursday: 9 am–5 pm
Friday: 9 am–5 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Details & Amenities

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entranceWheelchair-accessible toilet

Public Defender Office — Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Public Defender Office located?+

Public Defender Office is located at 85 N Mallory St, Hampton, VA 23663, United States. Use the "Get Directions" link on this page to navigate there.

What kind of cases does Public Defender Office handle?+

Public Defender Office handles Criminal Defense. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.

How do I contact Public Defender Office?+

Call Public Defender Office at +1 757-727-4744 or visit their website. Many firms offer a free or low-cost initial consultation.

Is Public Defender Office well rated?+

Public Defender Office has a 4.0-star rating based on 29 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.

Client Reviews

5 reviews

Theresa Webster-Tomlin (Life's Enduring Student)· via Google
Never answers the phone and takes weeks to MONTHS calling back. Even with or on a HIGHLY publicized profile case.
6 years ago
Mark Vecchio· via Google
The best advice I can give anyone, don't get in trouble with the law, and find yourself at the mercy of having this office represent you!
7 years ago
Betty Grottke· via Google
Very friendly and very helpful to me answered my questions that they could answer and was very helpful they did an excellent job
5 years ago
D Michelle Comi· via Google
I had an appt for 3:00 pm and was seen promptly. I was able to discuss my case with my atty and felt comfortable.
7 years ago
Patricia Mccollum· via Google
The Department of Veteran' s Affairs located 100 Emancipation blvd. Hampton, Virginia. I am contacting this office in regards to tweets and malicious contacts from this organization regarding a client's defense in a pending legal criminal case. If you have any questions at all. My number: 74l57-693-3256
2 years ago

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