How do I get a juvenile attorney if I am juvenile with charges directly filed in adult court?

You automatically qualify for an attorney. For criminal
charges directly filed in adult Criminal Court against a juvenile, ages 15 to
17 at time of the offense, please come directly to our office or if in custody,
your application will be taken by our staff. You will be assigned two
attorneys:  one specializing in juvenile
defense and one focusing on defense in the criminal system.

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1. How do I apply for a Public Defender?
2. How many Public Defenders are there?
3. How do I contact my Public Defender?
4. When should I get a Public Defender?
5. What can a Public Defender do for me?
6. How much will a Public Defender cost me?
7. How long will I have a Public Defender?
8. How do I apply for an attorney for a Juvenile?
9. Can I apply for juvenile attorney to attend a District Justice's hearing for a summary citation?
10. How do I get a juvenile attorney if I am juvenile with charges directly filed in adult court?
11. What does the JDU staff consist of?
12. How long does it take to get a Public Defender after I apply?