San Bernardino County,CA Public Defender ‘s Specialty Litigation Division Office

The San Bernardino County Public Defender's Specialty Litigation Division is located in San Bernardino and Rancho Cucamonga, California. The division includes the Civil Commitment Unit, the Capital Defense Unit, the Mental Health Diversion and Veterans Court Unit, and the Immigration Unit. The office represents any criminal or civil commitment defendant who cannot afford to hire an attorney unless the office has a legal conflict of interest with that defendant’s case. The Public Defender represents adults and juveniles charged with a misdemeanor or felony crimes, and persons facing involuntary civil commitment for mental disorders or commitment under the Sexually Violent Predator statute. The Public defenders believe that regardless of one’s economic status in society, all should have access to competent defense representation in criminal prosecutions and civil commitment proceedings. By providing quality representation services to indigent clients, the Public Defender protects our constitutional rights from overreaching and unlawful infringements. Their mission is "Defending Constitutional Rights and Pursuing Justice Through Excellent Representation." For more information on the services of the Special Litigation Unit, please contact them directly.