Assigned Counsel Program of Erie County

403 Main Street Suite 215 Buffalo, NY 14203 www.assigned.org
Main Phone
716-856-8804

Fax
716-856-0424

Primary Services
Public Defender

Description
Provides public defense in criminal matters and in certain Family Court matters in which there is a legal right to assigned counsel if the client cannot afford to retain an attorney. Family Court matters include only the following: custody, visitation, respondents in paternity actions, respondents in alleged abuse/neglect matters, and respondents in matters alleging willful violation of prior support order.

Hours
Monday-Friday, 9am-12 noon & 1pm-4pm.

Eligibility
Residents of Erie County.

Intake Process
Call for information.

Program Fees
Counsel is provided without cost to those individuals who qualify under application guidelines.

Handicap Accessible?
Yes

Date of Official Change
Feb 26, 2021

Contacts
Michelle Parker, Esq. (Primary)
Director
mparker@assigned.org
716-856-8804