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Public Defender

Agency: SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER

  • Description: Represents people in extreme poverty in the defense of criminal cases. The court appoints the Public Defender to represent these clients in adult criminal and juvenile criminal cases, child dependency, mental health matters, and civil cases (lawsuits).

    Lawyer Referral Services is contracted to handle cases when there is a conflict of interest and where the Public Defender's Office is understaffed.

    Internship opportunities at 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;

    • Location(s)

    San Joaquin Public Defender - Main Office - South San Joaquin Street

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

    Lawyer Referral Services - South El Dorado Street

    • Accessibility: Potential limitations to access – call for details
    • Address: 6 South El Dorado Street, Stockton, CA 95202

    Juvenile Division - West Matthews Road

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

    Program Delivery

    • Eligibility: Call for requirements
    • Languages: English
    • Application Process: Call to be directed to appropriate person
    • Program Fees: Free
    • Required Documents: Call for information, depend on case

      • Service Area

    • Defined Coverage Area: San Joaquin County