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PUBLIC DEFENDER | UNION COUNTY

309 West Market Street, Jonesboro, IL 62952

Eligibility

Residents of Union County charged with a crime and meet income limits

Required documents

Call for information

Hours

By appointment only
(618) 833-5913

Voice - Main | Circuit Clerk

(618) 833-7216

Voice - Main | State's Attorney

(618) 833-5711

Voice - Main | County Clerk

Languages

English

Application process

Judge appointed

Fees

None

Service area

Union County, Illinois

Description

Represents people who cannot afford to hire an attorney. Public defenders are appointed by the court to represent people in felony, misdemeanor, traffic, child abuse and neglect, child delinquency, post-conviction, and other offenses.

Date of Last Formal Update

07/15/2025

Data provided by

211 Nebraska

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Providing organization

UNION COUNTY

County services.