Ogle County, IL Public Defender’s Office

The Ogle County Public Defender's Office is located in Oregon, IL. With a team of Public Defenders and other legal staff, the Public Defender's Office provides legal representation to indigent defendants in Ogle County who cannot pay for private counsel and risk losing their liberty if convicted. The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a public trial without unnecessary delay and the right to a lawyer. The privilege of offering representation to those in need is why the law has offered public defense services. The Public Defender ensures that every accused citizen, regardless of financial resources, receives zealous and effective representation as mandated by the United States and Illinois Constitutions. An individual must apply for a public defender by completing a detailed financial statement and agreeing to provide documentation concerning income, assets and debts for the person and the person's spouse if any. If the court has assigned a public defender to your case in Ogle County, please contact the office head in the respective county for assistance.