Public Defender | LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE - Public Defender's Office

15 South County Street, Waukegan, IL 60085

Eligibility

Must be persons referred from within the court system

Hours

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

https://www.lakecountyil.gov/2065/Public-Defender

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Call for an appointment Documents Required - None

Fees

Fees vary Sliding scale based on income

Service area

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

Public Defender

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.