Piatt County, IL Public Defender’s Office

The Piatt County Public Defender's Office is located in Monticello, IL. The Public Defender's Office provides legal representation to indigent defendants in Piatt County who cannot pay for private counsel and risk losing their liberty if convicted. The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a public trial without unnecessary delay and the right to a lawyer. The privilege of offering representation to those in need is why the law has offered public defense services. The Public Defender ensures that every accused citizen, regardless of financial resources, receives zealous and effective representation as mandated by the United States and Illinois Constitutions. Moreover, this office must provide competent, effective and ethical legal representation to people unable to afford private counsel in some instances where life or liberty issues are at stake. For more information on the services of the Piatt County Public Defender's Office, please contact them directly.