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You must first complete an application to to see if you qualify for a court-appointed attorney under State and Federal guidelines. Applications are confidential and do not become part of the public record. You can complete an application online.
You will be contacted by a screener who will determine if you qualify for a court-appointed public defender but you must attached the required documents listed below to your application. If you do not qualify for a court-appointed attorney you may chose to privately hire an attorney to represent you. Court staff by law cannot give legal advice or refer you to an attorney.
Required documents for public defender screening