McLean County, IL Public Defender’s Office

The McLean County, IL Public Defender's Office, located in Bloomington, provides attorneys to indigent clients in the courts of McLean County as mandated by the U.S. Constitution, the Illinois Constitution, and Illinois law. With one Public Defender and other supporting staff, the office ensures that every accused citizen, regardless of financial resources, receives zealous and effective representation as mandated by the United States and Illinois Constitutions. Representation by the public defender begins only after the accused person requests the appointment of counsel and the person provides proof of indigence to the court or a court screening officer. The court then, by written order, directs the public defender to represent the indigent person. The public defender is also charged, when appointed, with the representation of any indigent party in juvenile proceedings and some mental health proceedings. For any clarification on the services of the McLean County Public Defender's Office, reach out to them using the contact information provided here.