Johnson County, IL Public Defender’s Office

The Johnson County Public Defender's Office, located in Vienna, Illinois, represents indigent persons when appointed by the Court. With one Public Defender, Staff Attorneys and other support staff, this office is responsible for representing those individuals who have been accused of a crime that carries the potential for jail or prison time and cannot afford to hire a private counsel. The goal of the Public Defender is to provide a fully competent, effective, and ethical defense to each client whose cause has been entrusted to the Office for representation. The Public Defender's Office strives to provide all mandated legal services effectively and efficiently and conduct that representation so that the county criminal justice system operates effectively, efficiently, and achieves justice for the citizens of Johnson County. Individuals determined to be eligible for court-appointed counsel do not have the right to choose who their attorney will be. However, they do have the right to have competent legal representation. Individuals may contact the organization directly or work through an attorney for more information or file a claim.