Important!
Due to dangerous weather, Chatham County courts and Orange County courts are CLOSED on Monday, January 26th, 2026. If you had a court appearance scheduled for January 26th, it will be re-scheduled. Please check nccourts.gov or call our offices to find out your new court date.
Debido a las condiciones meteorológicas adversas, los tribunales de los condados de Chatham y Orange permanecerán CERRADOS el lunes 26 de enero de 2026. Si tenía una comparecencia programada para el 26 de enero, se reprogramará. Consulte nccourts.gov o llame a nuestras oficinas para conocer la nueva fecha de su comparecencia.
Was the Orange County or Chatham County Public Defender’s office appointed to represent you?
Please complete this form with as much information as possible so that we can get in touch with you!
¿Fue designada la oficina del Defensor Público del Condado de Orange o del Condado de Chatham para representarlo? Complete este formulario con toda la información posible para que podamos ponernos en contacto con usted.
Liberty and Justice for All
In compliance with federal and state constitutions, the Office of the Public Defender in District 18, Chatham and Orange Counties, is a legal service component of Indigent Defense Services which:
- provides high quality and zealous advocacy for our clients;
- advocates for the protection of the constitutional rights of its clients;
- contributes to the efficient and effective operation of the criminal justice system in Chatham and Orange counties.
Woodrena Baker-Harrell is the Public Defender for Chatham and Orange Counties, District 18.
Orange & Chatham County Public Defender's Office 