San Mateo County, CA Private Defender’s Juvenile Branch

The San Mateo County Private Defender's Program (PDP) Juvenile branch is located in San Mateo and serves the San Mateo County. There are two types of cases handled by the Juvenile branch. Delinquency cases involve children (up to the age of eighteen) accused of a criminal offense. The office represents the children in these actions. Dependency cases arise where the child/children’s parents or guardians are accused of neglecting and/or abusing their children. The office represents both the parents and the children in these actions. At all stages in the court process, PDP attorneys participate in court hearings to advocate on behalf of their clients. In addition, PDP attorneys advise parent clients about what to do between hearings to facilitate the return of their child(ren). PDP attorneys are available to their clients to render legal assistance during the entire time that the court has jurisdiction over the matter. For more information on the services of San Mateo County Private Defender's Juvenile Branch, please contact them directly.