To apply for a Public Defender attorney for adult case representation, please provide the following:

• Driver’s License or Photo ID
• Criminal Complaint and Affidavit
• Pay stubs for last three pay periods
• Current social security / welfare statements
• Prior year’s W-2 or Tax Returns
• Property tax for any and all property owned
• Balance of mortgage on property
• Car payment bill
• If married, Federal Income tax for spouse
• A letter from who is supporting you, if you do not have an income
• Any other information asked for by the Public Defenders office

If financial documentation cannot be provided, you must provide a reason for your inability to provide this information.

Complete the fillable online application, if a question does not apply to you enter N/A. Once you have completed the application you must download it and attach it to the email in order to send it to the office. The email address is "Publicdefender@luzernecounty.org". Once we receive your application an investigator from the office will contact you.

It takes approximately 48 hours to be approved for a Public Defender.