Public Defender

The Department of Assigned Counsel (DAC) is responsible for the delivery of mandated legal services to indigent persons accused of misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor crimes in Gig Harbor Municipal Court. The City of Gig Harbor has an annual contract with the Department of Assigned Counsel. Below is the contact information of the attorney likely assigned to your case.


Nick Ainslie, Attorney
Pierce County Department of Assigned Counsel
949 Market Street, Suite 334
Tacoma, WA 98401-3696

Phone: 253-798-6795
Fax: 253-798-6715

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