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.

Applications must be brought into the office between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

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