About Chautauqua County Public Defender's Office
The Chautauqua County Public Defender's Office is a county government office based in Mayville, New York. It provides legal representation to residents who cannot afford an attorney, and its stated mission is to promote the fundamental rights of every person to equal justice under the law. The office describes its mandate as providing quality representation and protecting the constitutional rights of its clients under federal and state constitutions.
The office's Criminal Division handles indigent defense in criminal cases, with attorneys who may also connect clients with drug and alcohol treatment, mental health programs, or alternatives to incarceration. A separate Family Court Division, located at 2 Academy Street in Mayville, handles cases involving support, child abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquency, and related family matters that are referred by the court. Eligibility is decided after a Financial Affidavit is reviewed, and the office conducts interviews in Mayville, Jamestown and Dunkirk.
| Type | Government office |
|---|---|
| New York offices | Mayville, Jamestown, Dunkirk |
| Phone | (716) 753-4376 |
| Website | chautauquacountyny.gov/public-defender/Public-Defender-1 |
| Registered NY attorneys | 15 |
Practice areas
Areas of work that Chautauqua County Public Defender's Office describes on its own website. They describe the organization as a whole, not the practice of any individual attorney listed below.
Organization profile based on its official website and public sources (reviewed October 30, 2026). Attorney list from the New York State Unified Court System registration data. Not affiliated with Chautauqua County Public Defender's Office.
Registered attorneys
John Zuroski Currently registered Michael Smith Currently registered Derek Gregory Currently registered David Rodriguez Currently registered Kelly Balcom Currently registered Carlton Hamann Currently registered Shannan Lettieri Currently registered Brendan Green Currently registered James Williams Currently registered Matthew Schutte Currently registeredRegistration status can change at any time. Confirm any attorney's current status through the official New York Attorney Search.