PUBLIC DEFENDER | FRANKLIN COUNTY
411 East Main Street, Benton, IL 62812
Eligibility
None
Required documents
Contact foe details
Hours
Mon 8 am - 4 pm
Tue 8 am - 4 pm
Wed 8 am - 4 pm
Thu 8 am - 4 pm
Fri 8 am - 4 pm
(618) 439-4111
Voice - Main | Probation
(618) 439-4316
Voice - Main | State's Attorney
Languages
English
Application process
Judge appointed
Fees
None
Service area
Franklin 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
07/23/2025
Data provided by
211 Nebraska
What's Here
Providing organization
FRANKLIN COUNTY
Provides county offices for the community.