The Federal Public Defender - District of South Carolina is a government office established in 1977 to provide legal representation to indigent defendants in the state. With offices in Columbia, Charleston, Florence, and Greenville, the office works alongside a panel of private attorneys to ensure that those who request counsel receive competent representation.
Operating under the guidelines of the Criminal Justice Act, the Federal Public Defender office and its panel attorneys are appointed by the court to uphold the right to counsel established by the Gideon v Wainwright ruling. Despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the office remains open and committed to serving its clients, although appointments are required for in-person visits.
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