Apply for a Public Defender

The Public Defender’s office provides representation in criminal, juvenile, mental health, and probate for those unable to afford a private lawyer. If you qualify for our services, you will meet with a Public Defender Attorney at your first Court date. Attorneys are assigned after the Court has appointed the Public Defender as your legal counsel. You do not need to apply for a public defender in advance of your first court date.

I am requesting to be represented by the Public Defender because I am not financially able to hire private counsel.

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