Whiteside County, IL Public Defender’s Office

The Whiteside County, IL Public Defender's Office located in Morrison provides legal representation in criminal, misdemeanor, abuse and neglect, and paternity and traffic cases for individuals who cannot afford legal representation. With one Public Defender, attorneys and other supporting staff, the office provides a fully competent, effective, and ethical defense to each client whose cause has been entrusted to the office for representation. The Public Defender's Office strives to provide all mandated legal services effectively and efficiently and conduct that representation so that the Whiteside County criminal justice system operates effectively, efficiently, and achieves justice for the citizens of Whiteside County. The Public Defender is appointed by the judge when an individual cannot afford an attorney. Individuals determined to be eligible for court-appointed counsel do not have the right to choose who their attorney will be. However, they do have the right to have competent legal representation. Public Defenders have an ethical responsibility to work for the best possible resolution of the case for the client. All dealings between a court-appointed attorney and the client are confidential. For any clarification on the services of Whiteside County Public Defender's Office, reach out to them using the contact information provided.