Alaska Public Defender Agency - Bethel office
If you are charged with a crime (or in a child-in-need-of-aid case) and cannot afford a lawyer, the court can appoint the Public Defender Agency. The Bethel office serves the Bethel court and villages: 907-543-2488 or toll-free 1-800-478-2489, PO Box 10, Bethel. Ask the court clerk for the application for court-appointed counsel at your first hearing. Cases with a conflict go to the Office of Public Advocacy (OPA), which also has a Bethel office.
Who it’s for
Court-appointed by a judge based on income
This is what the program lists. Only the provider can say whether you qualify.
What to bring isn’t listed. Check with the provider before you start.
Provider information
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Who can get this, and what should I bring?
Which application or form fits my situation?
After you contact them
Ask the provider how to confirm receipt and when to follow up. A response time is not listed here.