About Us

Mission Statement

We provide zealous client centered representation to individuals accused of crimes in Mobile County who are unable to afford an attorney. We believe in the presumption of innocence, the right to a fair trial, and that all individuals are entitled to high quality legal representation regardless of their ability to pay. It is our mission to provide effective and excellent legal representation to our clients and to serve the Mobile Community.

What We Do

We represent our clients at all stages of their legal proceedings starting at arraignment and ending at sentencing. During this time, our team works diligently to provide our clients with the best legal representation available by connecting clients with social services, investigating and challenging police narratives, protecting clients' rights, and ensuring they are guaranteed a fair trial.

The Push for a Public Defender's Office

The Mobile Public Defender's Office was launched in October of 2020 after the decision was made to switch from an appointment system to a public defender system. Learn more about the individuals and groups who pushed for the Mobile County Public Defender's Office in this video.

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