Law Office of the Cook County, IL Public Defender’s Markham Office

The Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender is a criminal defense firm. Their Sixth Municipal District Division is located in Markham, IL. With a team of Public Defenders, Assistant Public Defenders, investigators, mitigation specialists, caseworkers and support staff, this office represents Cook County residents charged with every type of criminal offense, including misdemeanor, felony, traffic case, child protection violation, delinquent act or has petitioned for post-trial or post-conviction relief. They represent indigent clients charged with any criminal case in the broader area, which includes the suburb in which the court is located and, in some of the courthouses, some cases sent to them from Chicago to relieve some of the congestion in the Leighton Criminal Courthouse. The Law Office of Cook County also has specialty divisions to ensure the unique needs of criminal cases. The Mission of the Cook County Public Defender's Office is to protect the fundamental rights, liberties and dignity of each person whose case has been entrusted to them by providing the finest legal representation. For more information, please contact the Sixth Municipal District Division directly.