Sixth Circuit Public Defender's Office

Sixth Circuit Public Defender's Office Criminal defense of indigent adults and juveniles in Chester, Lancaster, and Fairfield counties of South Carolina

The Sixth Circuit Public Defender's Office provides legal representation for people facing criminal charges in Chester, Lancaster, and Fairfield counties. We have offices located in each of the three county courthouses. The street address and phone numbers for those offices are as follows:

Lancaster County Courthouse
104 N. Main St
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-5585

Chester County Courthouse
140

Main St
Chester, SC 20706
(803) 385-3232

Fairfield County Courthouse
101 S. Congress St
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 815-4076

In order to apply for a public defender, you must bring a copy of your warrants along with a $40 application fee to the Clerk of Court's Office in the county where you have been charged. The Clerk's Office is located in the county courthouse also.

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Address

104 N Main Street
Lancaster, SC
29720

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(803) 285-5585

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