Individuals charged with a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor who cannot afford an attorney may request a public defender. Eligibility for a public defender is determined through a financial application and review. If you are found to be indigent, your case will be assigned to one of the following public defenders for Lacey:
Not sure who your assigned public defender is? Contact Thurston County District Court at 360-786-5450.
If you have a complaint or comment about your public defense, please fill out the form below and return it to the City at the address listed on the form. Once received, the City is required to respond. Submitted forms are public records and potentially eligible for release.
If you do not qualify for a public defender, you will need to hire an attorney on your own. For more information on other legal resources please visit:
Thurston County Public Defense Resources
Thurston County Bar Association
Thurston County Volunteer Legal Services
Thurston County District Court provides municipal court services and facilities to the City of Lacey.
Eligibility for a public defender is determined through a financial application and review. To learn more about indigent qualifications see, RCW 10.101.
A person who is indigent:
Thurston County District Court provides municipal court services and facilities to the City of Lacey.
To apply for a public defender contact Thurston County District Court at 360-786-5450.
Thurston County District Court provides municipal court services and facilities to the City of Lacey. Thurston County District Court is located at:
2000 Lakeridge Drive SW, Building 3, Olympia, WA 98502-6080
Telephone: 360-786-5450
Fax: 360-786-3359
Thurston County District Court provides municipal court services and facilities to the City of Lacey. To find information about your court date, contact Thurston County District Court at 360-786-5450.