Public Defenders in Cook County, Illinois

County public defender offices are frequently the primary provider of criminal defense representation in a county, handling cases adjudicated in county and district courts for qualifying defendants. There are 5 Public Defenders locations in Cook County, Illinois.

Defendants in Cook County should know that the public defender office serves only cases within that county's court jurisdiction. If charges were filed in a different county, the public defender assigned will come from that county's office regardless of where the defendant resides.

Residents of Cook County with questions about the public defender appointment process, qualifying income thresholds, or how to contact their assigned attorney should call the county public defender's main office directly. If you need general legal information outside of an active criminal case, county law libraries and legal aid organizations may also be able to assist.

You may also find Public Defenders locations in neighboring counties including Cook.