MSPD OFFICES BEGINNING A PHASED REOPENING TO THE PUBLIC
Public Defender Offices will begin limited reopening to the public with reduced public hours for visitors to enter the office effective March 22, 2021. Public office hours vary by location. Please call or email your local office if you need assistance prior to going to the office to determine the manner in which the office is open to the public. Leave your name and a phone number if no one is available and your phone call or e-mail will be returned.
If you need to apply for services, you can now do so through our new online application. If you would like a paper application, you can leave a message by phone or e-mail providing your full name, address and case number if known. You may also download an application from the How to Apply for Services page and send that application to your local office
Check Case.Net at http://www.courts.mo.gov/to find your next court date. Please check case.net on a weekly basis to obtain your next court date as court dates may be changing as a result of Covid-19.
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MSPD’s goal is to provide every client with zealous advocacy
The Missouri State Public Defender System (MSPD) provides legal representation to all indigent citizens accused of or convicted of crimes in Missouri at the levels of the State Trial Court, Appellate Court, Missouri Supreme Court, and United States Supreme Court.
MSPD attempts to provide every client with a high-quality, competent, ardent defense team at every stage of the process in which public defenders are necessary. The team is led by a licensed Missouri attorney devoted full-time to the practice of criminal law.
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MSPD has more than 615 employees statewide to ensure zealous advocacy for all clients. See our current vacancies if you are seeking litigation experience and cutting-edge training opportunities.