Law Office of the Cook County, IL Public Defender’s Civil & Juvenile Justice Divisions and Multiple Defendant Division

The Law Office of the Cook County, Public Defender's Civil, Juvenile Justice Divisions and Multiple Defendant Divisions are located in Chicago, IL. The Civil Division of the Law Office of the Cook County Public Defenders represents parents when the State files allegations of abuse, neglect or dependency in relation to their children. The Assistant Public Defenders in the Civil Division work to ensure the rights of the biological parents to raise their children and works with service agencies and the court to reunite families whenever possible. Attorneys assigned to the Multiple Defendant Division (MDD) of the Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender represent clients in felony and first-degree murder cases where more than one person is accused. These attorneys act independently of other divisions in the office to prevent any effects from a conflict between Public Defender clients. If you wish to have more information, please contact the Civil & Juvenile Justice Divisions and Multiple Defendant Division by accessing the contact information listed here.