- At this time, the Public Defender’s Office does not handle expungement cases.&n...
- The Public Defender’s Office adheres to strict confidentiality concerning our c...
- Nothing, other than a private attorney is hired by the Defendant or his...
- A client can speak with his/her attorney both prior to and immediately following his/...
- A client cannot choose who is assigned as his/her Assistant Public Defender. As...
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On Wednesday, May 16, 2012, an Order was entered before the Honorable Judge Carla Alessio-Policandriotes establishing the Will County Veterans and Servicemembers Court. The first applicant into the program was formally accepted in open court on this date....
Read More...Drug Court Drug Court is a voluntary multi-phased diversionary drug treatment program. Once a defendant is referred by his/her attorney to the program, he/she is evaluated to determine whether the program can offer sufficient treatment services to him/her. ...
Read More...Mental Health Court Mental Health Court is a voluntary treatment alternative program. The Will County Mental Health Court's primary goal is to stop the recidivism rate of those suffering from mental illnesses and assist them with becoming productive members...
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Supreme Court Rule 711 provides that a student in law school approved by the American Bar Association may be certified by the Dean of the school to be eligible to perform certain limited services, if he/she satisfies the following requirements: He / She must...
Read More...Internship opportunities are always available for college and law school students with the Investigative staff. Internships can be used for course credit or on a volunteer basis. Interns will shadow the Investigators working on traffic, misdemeanor,...
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I get appointed to the Public Defender’s Office? If a defendant is unable to hire an attorney, he/she may request to...
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Are Assistant Public Defenders real attorneys? All Assistant Public Defenders have graduated from law school and...
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