Indigent Defense duties are designated to the Indigent Defense Coordinator by the Administrative Court.   The Indigent Defense Coordinator has the responsibility to ensure that those who lack the funds to retain counsel receive a court appointed attorney in a timely manner, consistent with the Indigent Defense Commission’s guidelines and the Coryell County Indigent Defense Plan.  Attorney appointments are made based on guidelines set out in the Coryell District Court and County Court at Law Plan which is available at the Texas Indigent Defense Commission’s website.

Mission Statement

Indigent Defense has the responsibility to ensure that those who lack the funds to retain counsel receive a court appointed attorney in a timely manner, consistent with Indigent Defense Commission’s guidelines and the Coryell County Indigent Defense Plan.

Clay Ament, Indigent Defense Coordinator
Phone 254-865-5911 ext 180 or 254-248-3189

620 Main Street
Gatesville TX 76528

Office hours by appointment.
This office is closed for lunch from 12 – 1 p.m