About Jefferson County Public Defender's Office
The Jefferson County Public Defender's Office is a county government office in Watertown, New York, that provides legal representation to people who cannot afford a private attorney. The county's official web page describes the office as providing criminal defense services to indigent defendants in Jefferson County Court, state parole revocation hearings, Watertown City Court, and town and village courts. A judge determines whether a person qualifies, and the court then assigns the office to represent that person throughout the proceedings.
The office also provides legal assistance to indigent persons in Family Court, including child abuse or neglect cases, disputed custody proceedings, and paternity suits. Applications can be completed in person, submitted online through the county website, or sent by email, fax, or mail. The office is located on the fourth floor of the Jefferson County Office Building at 175 Arsenal Street in Watertown, and its listed telephone number is (315) 785-3152.
| Type | Government office |
|---|---|
| New York offices | Watertown |
| Phone | (315) 785-3152 |
| Website | jeffersoncountyny.gov/PublicDefender |
| Registered NY attorneys | 5 |
Practice areas
Areas of work that Jefferson 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 Jefferson County Public Defender's Office.
Registered attorneys
Daniel Burke Currently registered Julie Hutchins Currently registered Carrie Mason Currently registered Stephanie Aubin Currently registered Mariah Black Bird Currently registeredRegistration status can change at any time. Confirm any attorney's current status through the official New York Attorney Search.