Public Defender | LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE - Public Defender's Office
15 South County Street, Waukegan, IL 60085
Must be persons referred from within the court system
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
847-377-3360
Voice - Primary Agency Phone
Spanish
Call for an appointment Documents Required - None
Fees vary Sliding scale based on income
Lake County, IL
Description
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
What's Here
Providing organization
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.