That depends on your income and your entire financial situation. A number of factors are considered, including but not limited to: the number of people in your household, whether you own any real estate, or have money in the bank etc. All of these factors are weighed by the office that screens applications for the Public Defender. In most cases, this decision can also be appealed to the Court.

The Judge makes the determination as to whether or not you qualify. You will be required to complete a form and the Judge may also ask you some questions regarding your eligibility for a public defender. You will know if you qualify or not before your case proceeds. See similar questions...

If you have been charged with a General Sessions charge, you can contact the Colleton County Clerk of Court to inquire about a Public Defender. If you have been charged with a municipal charge, there is no Public Defender available. See similar questions...

You must ask the Judge to have a Public Defender appointed to your case, then the Judge must make a finding that you do not have the money to hire an attorney. See similar questions...

You must come to the Monroe County Public Defender Office in Room 302 of the Justice Building. An attorney will be assigned to your case and an appointment will be scheduled for you to meet with that attorney. See similar questions...

A request for a new public defender is rarely granted. The defendant's rights are limited to the appointment of an attorney and not to the attorney of their choice. The defendant must prove to the court that representation is sub-standard, even incompetent. That may be done through claiming personality conflicts, or differences in communication, ethics, strategy, or through a potential bias. Or better yet, call us. After all you have gotten this far reading my website. See similar questions...

Deputy public defenders are appointed by the court. If you are charged with a crime and cannot afford to hire an attorney, ask the court to appoint a public defender at your first appearance before a judge. You may be asked to submit a financial declaration to determine eligibility. If you have questions about whether you need a public defender or qualify for one, call any of the branch offices listed on this web page. See similar questions...

The address of the Public Defender is Brick and Tile Building, 103 East State Street, Suite 210, Mason City. The phone number is (641)423-4181. See similar questions...

In San Luis Obispo County, the appointment of a Public Defender is considered during the first court appearance. You will be asked to fill out a financial statement in court and the Judge will decide that day whether or not you are eligible. The Public Defender is generally not available before being appointed by the Court. NOTE! Public defenders are paid by the county to represent you in court. They are not paid to represent you in a civil action i.e. See similar questions...

A defendant must complete an application for public defender representation in Court for review by the Municipal Court Judge. Approval is based according to the Statewide Indigency Guidelines adopted by the New Jersey Supreme Court. All defendants issued a summons as a result of an accident involving personal injury requires a court appearance. See similar questions...

A Defendant is entitled to be represented by the Public Defender when: The potential sentence presents a risk of the Defendant going to jail, losing driving privileges or receiving a substantial fine, and the court determines that the Defendant is unable to afford a lawyer. The Defendant will be required to complete an application form that can be obtained from the court. The court may charge a non-refundable application fee of up to $200. See similar questions...

All indigent defendants-defendants who cannot afford to hire their own attorney-are entitled to a court-appointed attorney. If you are in the county jail and the court determines that you are indigent, you will be appointed an attorney within 24 hours. If you are on bond and have not hired an attorney by the time of your first court appearance, the court will determine if you are eligible for a court-appointed attorney. See similar questions...

The court appoints attorneys according to established procedures. Indigent defendants are not entitled to choose a particular attorney to be appointed to represent him or her. Once appointed, an attorney may only be removed from the case by the judge for good cause. See similar questions...