Public Defender FAQ
The Fulton County Public Defender's Office represents indigent individuals in town, village, city, county and family courts as well as drug court, integrated domestic violence court, family treatment court and parole matters.
The Public Defender's Office provides legal representation pursuant to United States and New York State Constitutions, as well as federal and state law, to individuals who cannot afford to retain legal counsel.
The office is composed of the Public Defender and six (6) Assistants
Criminal Court Assistants
Allen R. Day, Esq.
Full-time
57 East Fulton Street, Suite 216
Gloversville, New York 12078
Phone: (518) 773-1100
Fax: (518) 773-1234
Brian J. Toal, Esq.
Full-time
57 E. Fulton Street, Suite 216
Gloversville, New York 12078
Phone: (518) 773-1100
Fax: (518) 773-1234
Michael J. Poulin, Esq.
Part-time
111 North Main Street, PO Box 1317
Northville, New York 12134
Phone: (518) 863-8191
Fax: (518) 863-2774
Heidi A. Gifford, Esq.
Part-time
13 West Fulton Street
Gloversville, New York 12078
Phone: (518)725-0655
Fax: (518)725-9884