Santa Clara Public Defender in Palo Alto, California

When contacting or visiting a public defender office, be prepared to provide your case number, court date, charging information, and documentation supporting your financial eligibility for appointed counsel. Santa Clara Public Defender is located at 231 Grant Avenue, Palo Alto, CA. All communications with your public defender are strictly confidential under attorney-client privilege.

About Santa Clara Public Defender

The Santa Clara Public Defender, located in Palo Alto, CA, represents defendants who cannot afford an attorney. The Public Defender fulfills the Constitutional guarantee of the right to have an attorney. In Palo Alto, the Public Defender Office provides legal representation to individuals facing incarceration without the financial means to hire their own lawyer.

• Requesting appointed counsel and financial eligibility requirements at Santa Clara Public Defender
• Contacting your assigned public defender and providing case information
• Understanding your rights and the criminal court process
• Post-conviction assistance, appeals, and record expungement inquiries