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Public Attorney's Office (Philippines)

The Public Attorney's Office (PAO) of the Philippines is the public defender for all courts in the Philippines. It also provides other legal services to the poor. According to its mission statement it exists to provide to the poor "free access to courts, judicial and quasi-judicial agencies, by rendering legal services, counselling(sic) and assistance..."[1]

Public Attorney's Office
Agency overview
JurisdictionPhilippines
Agency executive
Parent departmentDepartment of Justice
Websitepao.gov.ph

It is an attached agency of the Department of Justice. It is led by the Chief Public Attorney. Persida Acosta is the incumbent chief public attorney.[2] She was appointed to the position on February 23, 2001 by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo,[2]

References edit

  1. ^ "Public Attorneys Office Vision and Mission". pao.gov.ph. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Public Attorneys Office Profile of Chief Public Attorney". pao.gov.ph. Retrieved 11 February 2024.

External links edit

  • Official website


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