Marin County, CA Public Defender

The office of the Marin County Public Defender strives to provide effective and innovative legal services by protecting the constitutional rights of their clients while treating them with respect and encouraging them to lead productive and positive lives. Public defenders provide immigration advice to clients to help avoid unintended immigration consequences. Their "I've Been Arrested" page will help you understand the processes and procedures that occur after an arrest. You can also get information about expungement and the application process from their website. Additionally, the Inmate Locator on their website provides information regarding arrested and in-custody persons in Marin County. The Public Defender David Joseph Sutton has represented clients in various criminal matters, including misdemeanors, serious felonies with decades-long mandatory minimum prison sentences, white-collar and medical frauds, and cases punishable by the federal death penalty. Chief Deputy Public Defender Debra A. Leyva has represented clients in criminal, juvenile, mental health, misdemeanor and felony cases, including several major felony trials.