Law Office of the Cook County, IL Public Defender’s Misdemeanor Division – Branch 23 and 29

The Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender is a criminal defense firm. The Branch 23rd and 29th of the Misdemeanor Divisions are located in Chicago, 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 a misdemeanor only. In addition, the Law Office of Cook County has various divisions organized by location, as in the suburban courthouses, while others are organized by practice type. They also have 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. The Public Defender is appointed by a judge for people who cannot afford to hire a private attorney. At your first court appearance, the court will have you fill out an Affidavit of Assets and Liabilities to see if you are financially able to hire a private attorney. For more information, please contact the Branch 23rd and 29th of the Misdemeanor Division directly.