PUBLIC DEFENDER | STEPHENSON COUNTY OFFICES - ILLINOIS
15 North Galena Avenue, 2nd Floor, Freeport, IL 61032
Eligibility
Open to those who meet financial guidelines and charged with a criminal offense
Required documents
Varies by service
Hours
Mon 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
(815) 235-8365
Voice
Languages
English
Application process
Judge appointed
Fees
None
Service area
Stephenson 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
08/18/2025
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