Public Defender | LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE - Public Defender's Office

Provides legal representation to persons who cannot afford to hire an attorney. Public defenders are appointed by the court and cover various cases. Cases include: - Criminal - Juvenile - Mental health - Dependency cases

Date of Last Formal Update

06/03/2025

Data provided by

Lake County 211

Physical Address

15 South County Street, Waukegan, IL 60085

Hours

Service Hours Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Voice

847-377-3360

Primary Agency Phone

Application process

Call for an appointment Documents Required - None

Eligibility

Must be persons referred from within the court system

Languages

Spanish

Service area

Lake County, IL

Agency info

LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE

Represents indigent criminal defendants charged with crimes punishable by incarceration or death. Assures an excellent quality of legal representation that is not dependent on the wealth and status of the accused.