Mission Statement

At the Public Defender’s Office, we are dedicated to providing legal services of the highest quality, regardless of income. We zealously defend our clients’ interests, limited only by the facts, the law, and the rules of professional responsibility. Through innovative and compassionate advocacy, our clients get the services they need and the justice they deserve.

The Public Defender’s Office was established in 2000 and is dedicated to the defense of tribal members charged with criminal offenses in tribal, state and federal court. The caseload ranges from petty offenses to the defense of complex felony prosecutions. The Public Defender’s Office also represents respondents in matters involving juvenile delinquency, involuntary commitment, abuse and neglect.

Contact: Viva Jo DuBois - 605-698-8425