The Office of the Appellate Defender (OAD) represents indigent adult and juvenile clients on appeal after a criminal conviction and when the State appeals a trial court ruling. OAD strives to provide each client with competent, zealous, and cost-effective representation.
In addition to direct representation of clients on appeal, OAD monitors and mentors appellate roster counsel, consults with and provides briefs and litigation guides to trial and appellate counsel, and trains public defenders and private assigned counsel at continuing legal education courses around the state throughout the year.
Contact
Office of the Appellate Defender
123 W. Main St., Ste. 500
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 354-7210