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| Who We Are |
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The Public Defender Service provides defense on a court-appointed basis for criminal (trial and appellate) and delinquency cases where the defendants and respondents are indigent adults and juveniles.
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It maintains an office at St. Elizabeth's Hospital for those facing involuntary civil commitment.
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It has a parole division that represents almost all defendants charged with violating parole and facing revocation.
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It provides assistance (not legal representation) to individuals who are seeking to seal their criminal records.
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 To contact this group, visit its office at
633 Indiana Avenue, NW |
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| | Monday: | | 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| | Tuesday: | | 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| | Wednesday: | | 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| | Thursday: | | 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| | Friday: | | 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
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Directions:
1 block from D.C. Superior Court. Closest metro - Green/ Yellow lines -- Archives/Navy Memorial. Red line -- Gallery Place/Chinatown, Verizon Center exit.
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Ask for the duty day attorney.
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To contact this group, call (202) 628-1200 or (800) 341-2582 |
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| | Monday: | | 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| | Tuesday: | | 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| | Wednesday: | | 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| | Thursday: | | 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| | Friday: | | 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
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Ask for the duty day attorney.
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| Who We Serve |
| See below for an explanation of restrictions on who we can serve. |
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| Area(s) Served:
All State
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PDS serves persons with criminal or juvenile records in DC Superior Court, regardless of where the person currently resides.
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Languages Spoken French, Signers for the deaf, Spanish
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Interpreters can be provided for: If a client does not speak English and we do not have someone on staff who speaks the client's language fluently, we will hire an interpreter. If investigating client's case requires interpretation (for example, to communicate with a witness), again, we either use staff or hire an interpreter as necessary.
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Wheelchair Accessible Y
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Access for the deaf: If a person needing criminal defense representation is deaf, we will hire an interpreter to help us communicate with that potential client.
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| Income Guidelines: |
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No income requirements for assistance by the duty day attorney in determining criminal records sealing eligibility and for receiving the sample motions package.
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| Services We Offer |
| This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources: |
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Brief Advice
Self-Help Materials- We provide an information package and sample motions which can be filed by persons representing themselves attempting to seal their criminal records.
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(Get more information about
types of services.)
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Contact Information
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| Telephone: | (202) 628-1200, 1-800-341-2582
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| Fax: | (202) 626-8423
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| Website: | www.pdsdc.org
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