Nonprofit

Office of the State Public Defender

Iowa City, IA
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spd.iowa.gov/about-us

  • About Us

    The Office of the State Public Defender is responsible for coordinating Iowa's Indigent Defense System. Our mission is to ensure that all indigent persons in Iowa are provided high quality legal representation in criminal, juvenile, and other eligible proceedings in the most efficient and fiscally responsible manner. 

    The Office of the State Public Defender is responsible for coordinating Iowa's Indigent Defense System. Our mission is to ensure that all indigent persons in Iowa are provided high quality legal representation in criminal, juvenile, and other eligible proceedings in the most efficient and fiscally responsible manner. 

    Cause Areas Include

    • Crime & Safety
    • Human Rights & Civil Liberties
    • Immigrants or Refugees
    • Legal Assistance
    • Substance Use & Addiction

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