Contact Information

(509) 865-5121 ext. 4576 or ext. 4601

The Yakama Nation Public Defender-Legal Aid Services Program mission is to provide exceptional representation, advice and zealous advocacy in Tribal children’s and adult criminal courts, intended to protect the rights of Tribal members, as well as provide civil pro se assistance in Tribal Court civil cases.
If you are charged with a crime in Yakama Nation Tribal Court, please contact us to request representation, as we are not considered “assigned counsel” and representation is not automatic.
If you need assistance filling out Tribal Court forms in civil matters, we can help and give you information on how to file on your own in Tribal Court. Other services provided include Notary Public and Powers of Attorney.

Notice: Due to staffing issues and ongoing attorney shortages, our office does not have the ability to represent Tribal members in outside court matters or civil cases.

Public Defender services annoucement
Public Defender Office Representation and Client Guidelines 2023