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Public Defender

Agency: SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER

  • Description:

    Represents individuals who cannot afford private legal representation in defending criminal cases. The court appoints the Public Defender to represent these clients in adult and juvenile criminal cases, child dependency, mental health matters, and civil suits.

    Internship opportunities are available at the Public Defender's Office.

    • Phone:

    Website: www.sjgov.org/department/pubdef

    Program Hours

  • Hours: Mon: 8am - 5pm; Tue: 8am - 5pm; Wed: 8am - 5pm; Thu: 8am - 5pm; Fri: 8am - 5pm; - (Office is closed on New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after, and Christmas Day.)

    • Location(s)

    Stockton - SJC Public Defender Office

    • Accessibility: Potential limitations to access – call for details
    • Address: 102 South San Joaquin Street, Stockton, CA 95202

    French Camp - Juvenile Division

    • Accessibility: Potential limitations to access – call for details
    • Address: 535 West Matthews Road, French Camp, CA 95231

    Program Delivery

    • Eligibility: Individuals unable to afford private legal representation in criminal cases, including adult and juvenile defendants, as well as clients in related matters such as child dependency, mental health cases, and civil suits.
    • Languages: English only
    • Application Process: Call for assistance
    • Program Fees: No fees
    • Required Documents: Depend on case. Call for details

      • Service Area

    • Defined Coverage Area: San Joaquin County