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
Services
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
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.