Public Defender - District 24
VerifiedPublic defender's office
1101 Weber Rd Ste. 203, Farmington, MO 63640, United States
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About Public Defender - District 24
The Missouri State Public Defender System (MSPD) provides legal representation to indigent citizens accused of or convicted of crimes across Missouri. Established in 1972, the system operates through 33 district offices, including District 24 in Farmington, along with specialized divisions. These divisions include the Trial Division, Capital Division, Appellate/Post-Conviction Division, Commitment Defense Unit, Children's Defense Team, Parole Revocation Defense Team, and Strike Force.
MSPD attorneys handle a wide range of cases, from misdemeanors to murder charges, bond hearings, and jury trials. The Capital Division focuses on providing representation to individuals facing the death penalty, while the Appellate/Post-Conviction Relief Division assists clients convicted of felony offenses with direct appeals and post-conviction challenges. The system employs approximately 700 individuals, including around 395 attorneys, supported by legal staff, investigators, mitigation specialists, and administrative personnel. In Fiscal Year 2024, MSPD provided representation in 91,442 cases. The Farmington office, District 24, is led by District Defender Ayla Chadbourne.
From the firm’s website
- Attorneys
- Ayla Chadbourne — District Defender
- Founded
- 1972
- Fees
- By Missouri state law, the Public Defender must charge a fee for public defender services. Fees are charged per case based on the fee schedule set by the Public Defender Commission.
- Offices
- 1101 Weber Road, Ste 203 Farmington, MO 63640
- Awards & recognition
- Defender of Distinction
- Office of the Year
- Outstanding Contract Defender Award
- Excellence Award
- Charles Shaw Trial Advocacy Award
- Women's Justice Award
- WashU Law Clinical Education Program 50th Anniversary Award
- David J. Dixon Appellate Advocacy Award
Source: publicdefender.mo.gov · checked October 18, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.
Hours of Operation
- Monday
- 8:30 am–4:30 pm
- Tuesday
- 8:30 am–4:30 pm
- Wednesday
- 8:30 am–4:30 pm
- Thursday
- 8:30 am–4:30 pm
- Friday
- 8:30 am–4:30 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
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Public Defender - District 24 — Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Public Defender - District 24 located?+
Public Defender - District 24 is located at 1101 Weber Rd Ste. 203, Farmington, MO 63640, United States. Use the "Get Directions" link on this page to navigate there.
What kind of cases does Public Defender - District 24 handle?+
Public Defender - District 24 handles Criminal Defense. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.
How do I contact Public Defender - District 24?+
Call Public Defender - District 24 at +1 573-218-7080 or visit their website. Many firms offer a free or low-cost initial consultation.
Is Public Defender - District 24 well rated?+
Public Defender - District 24 has a 4.2-star rating based on 17 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.
Client Reviews
5 reviews- Sarah Griffin· via Googlea week ago
- Terry Grau· via Google
Grant did an awesome job, thank you!
3 years ago - Alicia Politte· via Google
Our lawyer helped us clearly understand what was going on and did an awesome job thank you for all you've done
2 years ago - Laurala White· via Google
Mr Doty was very professional and accurate and kept me informed of everything that was going on. He handled my case wonderfully and I am very happy w the outcome.
2 years ago - Brianna Mcguire· via Google
Grant dotty is really good at what he does an a good man an because of him I can start doing for myself now
2 years ago