The Calhoun County Public Defender's Office is located in Jerseyville, IL. With a team of Public Defenders, attorneys and other legal staff, the Office of the Calhoun County Public Defender is charged with the responsibility of representing the County of Calhoun in criminal defense cases resulting from lawsuits filed against the indigent client in the Calhoun County. The roles and responsibilities of the Calhoun County Public Defender's Office are to provide legal representation, consultation, and advice to clients, represent clients through criminal investigative proceedings, create a defense plan, conduct investigative legal research, and interview the necessary clients and witnesses, work closely with clients, discuss relevant information and strategies. Their goal is to provide a fully competent, effective, and ethical defense to each client whose cause has been entrusted to the office for representation. If you have any questions about this organization, please use the contact information on the right-hand side of the page.