The Cass County Public Defender's Office is located in Petersburg, IL. Their office includes Public Defenders, Staff Attorneys and other support staff, responsible for representing those individuals who have been accused of a crime that carries the potential for jail or prison time and cannot afford to hire a private counsel. The roles and responsibilities of the Cass 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. Individuals who are 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. If you have any questions about this organization, please use the contact information on the right-hand side of the page.