Lancaster County Public Defender

Although they weren't able to help me. I do have to say they were very good at directing me to where I could find out what I needed to do. The receptionist was extremely friendly and polite with a straightforward personality. I would have to say that I you need legal assistance or advice. This is definitely a place to start. And as the cards they have for people to take say, and even if you have done nothing wrong, done say anything. Basically Keep Your Mouth SHUT!!! The only words that should come out of your mouth is this "I invoke my fifth amendment right to stay silent. Wait until you get to speak with an Attorney first. When I was in my teens, a Police Sargent told me this, and he said, quote "We have to Investigate the situation anyway, so there is no point in you telling us anythi

Gassaway is my defender & she has been very helpful & understands me & what I want. She always calls me back & never ignores me. Todd Movar on the other hand… he is my fiancées defender & my boyfriend got out of jail for felony charges in October & Todd has not returned ANY of his calls, fiancée calls quite often & never heard anything back. Only time they talk is at their court dates.

I was slightly nervous and probably short with the public defender. But that's on me so thinking about the people whom worked there.. like the receptionist and was personable which made my wait go faster. My public defender's both showed up but granted one wasn't even present or knowledgeable bout my Case our first impression was not ideal but overall it was a good experience. We had flipped.around completely since then. I feel supported as a person and not just another case or number. Everyone within the building seemed to be doing nicely and had positive attitudes

While I wish I had no need to know this, the service I received was top notch. They made what is already very questionable, bearable. If I were ever to need them again, I definitely would not for a second doubt the best outcome in their capable hands!

Well, seeing how I just got out of prison, I'm kind of biased. I hope I don't have to go through this 'justice system again