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1. What matters are attorneys assigned to represent clients on?

The Schuyler County Public Defender may represent clients on:

• Penal law violations
  
• Misdemeanors
  
• Felonies
  
• Parole hearings
  
• SORA hearings
  
• Most custody / visitation matters
  
• Neglect
  
• Support violations

2. How do I get a public defender or court appointed attorney?

Applications are available in the Public Defender's Office, on-line, and at any Town/ Village Court.