DuPage County, IL Public Defender’s Office

The DuPage County Public Defender's Office is located in Wheaton, IL. The office is staffed with 34 licensed attorneys, as well as investigators, mental health clinicians and support staff. The DuPage County Public Defender's Office represents indigent individuals charged with a criminal offense in DuPage County. The representation begins only after the accused person requests the appointment of counsel by the court, is shown to be indigent by filing an affidavit of assets and liabilities. Then, in a written order, the court directs that person to be represented by the Public Defender's Office. The public defenders represent almost exclusively those charged with criminal cases in DuPage County. This office can also be appointed for juvenile (both delinquency and abuse and neglect cases) and mental health commitment cases. However, public defender representation is not available for those facing non-jailable village ordinances or petty traffic offenses. For more information on the services of the DuPage County Public Defender's Office, please contact them directly.