Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Illinois’ Benton Office

The Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Illinois' Benton Office is located in Benton, Illinois. With one Senior Litigator and two Assistant Fedral Public Defenders, the Benton Office represents indigent defendants charged with a federal criminal offense. The Federal Public Defender for the Southern District strives to provide effective representation as guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution, to ensure the rights of the individual regardless of the ability to retain counsel, and to assist others in this mission. If you are charged with a federal criminal offense, you will be considered for appointed counsel at the time of your initial appearance. If you cannot afford an attorney, the federal magistrate judge will appoint an attorney for you. Their website provides helpful resources indigent clients and their families. The resources include information on educational programs in Illinois, links to courts, prison facilities, social services organization and Public Defender offices in Illinois. For more information on the services of Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Illinois' Benton Office, please contact them directly.