Public Defender | DuPage County Public Defender
Legal representation for indigent individuals charged with a criminal offense in DuPage County. The representation begins only after the accused person requests the appointment of counsel by the Court, is shown to be indigent by filing and affidavit of assets and liabilities, and the Court issues a written order directing that person is to be represented by the Public Defender's Office.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
10/11/2024
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211 DuPage County
Physical Address
503 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Voice
Application process
(1) Public Defenders will be provided to eligible individuals by Court Order (2) Representation begins only after: the accused person requests the appointment of counsel by the Court; the individual is proven to be indigent by filing an affidavit of assets and liabilities; Court provides a written order directing the individual to be represented
Fee
No Fees
Eligibility
Individuals who are identified as indigent based on their income, assets and liabilities; Public defender services not available to those facing village ordinances or petty traffic offenses that do no warrant incarceration (jailing).
Languages
English
Service area
Dupage County, IL
Agency info
DuPage County Public Defender
Represents indigent individuals charged with a criminal offense in DuPage County. The representation begins only after the accused person requests the appointment of counsel by the Court, is shown to be indigent by filing and affidavit of assets and liabilities, and the Court issues a written order directing that person is to be represented by the Public Defender's Office.