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Apply for a public defender in Colorado with our step-by-step guide. Learn about eligibility criteria, required documentation, office locations, and alternatives if you don’t qualify. Get legal assistance for criminal charges when you can’t afford a lawyer.

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Office of the State Public Defender Policies and Procedures for Public Access to Administrative Records

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The Office of the Colorado State Public Defender (OSPD) prides itself on hiring client-centered employees who are dedicated to fighting for the dignity and legal rights of people who are accused of crimes.

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This office manages all central business administrative functions needed for the efficient operation of the Regional Trail and Appellate offices.

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