The Public Defender Office provides legal services to indigent individuals who have cases pending in Saratoga County Courts. This includes the following:
- Criminal Court
- Family Court
- Parole
- Appellate Court
APPLICATIONS
Criminal Court Application (revised July 2014)
Family Court Application (revised Aug. 2013)
LEGAL RESOURCES
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, Inc. – Offers free legal services in certain civil areas for low income individuals
New York State Defender’s Association – Not-for-profit organization providing support to public defense organizations
American Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
The Saratoga County Bar Association
The Legal Project – Provides pro bono services including uncontested divorce assistance and certain appeals
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Contact Us
Andrew C. Blumenberg, Esq., Public Defender
Joseph W. Hammer, Esq., First Assistant Public Defender
John D. Leggett, Esq., Assistant Public Defender
Yannick Clayton, Esq., Assistant Public Defender
Michael McDonald, Esq., Assistant Public Defender
James C. Davis, Esq., Assistant Public Defender
Kimberly Kerwin, Esq., Assistant Public Defender
Thomas McDougall, Esq., Assistant Public Defender
William Nowak, Esq., Assistant Public Defender
Elizabeth Parizh, Esq., Assistant Public Defender
T. Gregory Dale, Esq., Assistant Public Defender
Jeremy A. Guarino, Esq., Assistant Public Defender
James B. Lesperance, Esq., Assistant Public Defender
Jody O’Neill, Staff Social Worker
40 McMaster Street Ballston Spa, N.Y. 12020
Phone: (518) 884-4795
FAX: (518) 884-4789
Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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