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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09/03/2023

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08/24/2023

The defense attorney “pressing” the chief in cross examination is our very own Deputy Public Defender

On this day, June 14 in 1915, Fairfield County Sheriff Adam Hood and Deputy Raleigh Boulware sacrificed their lives to p...
06/14/2023

On this day, June 14 in 1915, Fairfield County Sheriff Adam Hood and Deputy Raleigh Boulware sacrificed their lives to protect the rule of law from mob rule. We at the Sixth Circuit Public Defender’s Office honor their sacrifice

12/29/2021

The Sixth Circuit Public Defender’s Office wishes you a safe and Happy New Year.

But if your plans go wrong, please remember, you have the right to remain silent😁

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09/29/2021

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My last post before turning over the management of this page over to the new boss. It’s been a great 12 years.
06/09/2021

My last post before turning over the management of this page over to the new boss. It’s been a great 12 years.

After a total of 30 years “before the bar” 6th Circuit Chief Public Defender Mike Lifsey is retiring. His last official day was June 1st. He is succeeded in his post by William Frick as the 6th Circuit Public Defender.

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Good news! Hoping to one day see a similar story about South Carolina.

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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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