The Public Defender can provide general information regarding the court process. We cannot discuss the specifics of your case until we are appointed. The Public Defender provides representation in the following types of cases: misdemeanor, felony, paternity, traffic, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, child protection, Post conviction and appeals.

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.

Generally, no. An Assistant Public Defender cannot provide legal advice to you unless she has been appointed by the court to be your attorney.

Yes. In addition to employing a number of Assistant Public Defenders who speak Spanish, the Public Defender's Office also employs a full-time Spanish interpreter. If the defendant speaks a language other than English or Spanish, the court will pay for a licensed interpreter to assist with the case.

Call the Public Defender's office where your case is pending. Provide the receptionist with the cause number, or, if you can't remember the number, provide your full name. Ordinarily that will be sufficient information to help our staff determine the name of your Public Defender. However, without a specific cause number, and based on your full name alone, our staff can only provide the court hearing(s) that appear on the court calendar.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.