Charlie Cofer – Public Defender for Florida’s 4th Judicial Circuit

Our Mission

The Office of the Public Defender is committed to providing legal services to our clients that meet the highest standards of the legal profession.

As your Public Defender, I pledge to:

• Establish an office where all employees work together toward this mission;
• Maintain the highest level of ethics and professionalism in the practice of law;
• Promote strong attorney/client relationships with the people we serve;
• Commit to the zealous representation of each client we represent before the courts; and
• Ensure that all attorneys are committed to the continuous improvement of their legal skills.