Office of the Territorial Public Defender, U.S. Virgin Islands

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Appellate

A defendant who is convicted has a right to file an appeal after a trial at the Superior Court and that court has entered a final order. That appeal is filed at the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands. The convicted’s right to an appeal is guaranteed by title 4, section 33, of the Virgin Islands Code and the Due Process Clauses of the Revised Organic Act and the Constitution of the United States.

Criminal

The Office of the territorial Public Defender provides superior quality legal representation to indigent adults and juveniles facing a loss of liberty in the United States Virgin Islands thereby protecting society’s interest in the fair administration of justice. The Office of the territorial Public Defender is regarded as one of the best public defender offices nationwide. The attorneys zealously advocate for these clients by arguing complex legal matters and issues.

Family

The Office of the territorial Public Defender provides superior quality legal representation to indigent adults and juveniles facing a loss of liberty in the United States Virgin Islands thereby protecting society’s interest in the fair administration of justice. The Office of the territorial Public Defender is regarded as one of the best public defender offices nationwide. The attorneys zealously advocate for these clients by arguing complex legal matters and issues.

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