Santa Barbara Public Defender in Santa Barbara, 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 Barbara Public Defender is located at Stop 2, 1100 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA. All communications with your public defender are strictly confidential under attorney-client privilege.

About Santa Barbara Public Defender

The Santa Barbara Public Defender, located in Santa Barbara, CA, represents defendants who cannot afford an attorney. The Public Defender fulfills the Constitutional guarantee of the right to have an attorney. In Santa Barbara, 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 Barbara 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