The Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender is a criminal defense firm. Their Fourth Municipal District Division is located in Maywood, IL. With a team of Public Defenders, Assistant Public Defenders, Investigators, Mitigation Specialists, Caseworkers and support staff, this office represents Cook County residents charged with every type of criminal offense, including misdemeanor, felony, traffic case, child protection violation, delinquent act or has petitioned for post-trial or post-conviction relief and appeals. They represent indigent clients charged with any criminal case in the broader area, which includes the suburb in which the court is located and, in some of the courthouses, some cases sent to them from Chicago to relieve some of the congestion in the Leighton Criminal Courthouse. The Mission of the Cook County Public Defender's Office is to protect the fundamental rights, liberties and dignity of each person whose case has been entrusted to them by providing the finest legal representation. In addition, the Law Office of Cook County has other divisions organized by location, as in the suburban courthouses, while others are organized by practice type. If you need any further information, please contact the Fourth Municipal District Division directly.