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A Public Defender is an attorney, duly licensed to practice law, who represents people without financial means to employ counsel. If a defendant has means to employ counsel only for a limited purpose or period, when the dfenendant's funds are exhausted, private counsel will then ask for permission to withdraw from the case. At that point, a Public Defender attorney may be appointed by the court.
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what is a public defender?
a lawyer provided by the government to represent poor clients
Can you replace public defender in California?
In most states, you must petition the court if you want to change your public defender. That's because the court appoints the public defender, so only the court can make a change. That's true in California if your public defender is a court-appointed lawyer and not a member of the Public Defender's Office for your county. But in some California counties with large Public Defender's Offices, the office may let you switch lawyers. Napa County is an example; click the first related link and look for the answer to the question "I don't like my Deputy Public Defender. How do I get a new one?" You will have to check with your county's Public Defender Office. You can find their contact information at the second related link; just scroll down to your county and look for the "Public Defender" link.
When should a Judge appoint a Public Defender?
In California, public defenders are assigned by the judge during the defendant's first court appearance, which is called an arraignment. Public defenders are only assigned to defendants who can't afford to hire a lawyer, so the defender has to complete a financial form. If the judge or the public defender determines that the defendant can't afford a lawyer, the judge will assign a public defender at that time. However, it is possible to obtain the services of a public defender before the arraignment. If the defendant is being questioned or put in a lineup, and can't afford a lawyer, the police will arrange for a public defender to be present, or allow the defendant to call the Public Defender's Office. If the defendant has been charged with a crime but is not in custody, he or she can visit the Public Defender's Office at any time. But the public defender assigned by the judge may not be the same person the defendant before arraignment. The first related link is the Los Angeles Public Defender's Office, which has good information about their process (click the FAQ menu item). Other county Public Defender offices may have different procedures. The second related link has links to all Public Defender offices in California.
If you are accused of a crime how will the government appoint you a lawyer?
In the US, your eligibility for a public defender is generally income-based.
What to do when a police report has been filed against you?
Contact a lawyer, you can talk to the public defender at the court house
Where can you find a public defender in Brooklyn?
If you are charged with a crime that could result in a loss of liberty, the court will appoint a public defender for you if you can't afford to hire a lawyer. You don't "find" the public defender yourself; the court will appoint one. But you can get information about Brooklyn Defender Services at the first related link below. I found this at the second related link below, which also has links to information about criminal procedure (see the Self Help and Legal Research category) and other public defender offices (see the Legal Aid and Lawyer Referral category).
What movie did Cher play a lawyer?
In the movie "Suspect", Cher played Kathleen Riley a beleaguered public defender.
How long after incarceration in New York State should a person have a hearing or see a public defender..?
How long it takes to have your first hearing - called an arraignment - depends on what part of New York you are in, and the court's caseload. You don't have control over it. But you do have control over seeing a public defender, and you should do that immediately. A public defender may even be able to get your bail reduced, so you need to have one before you even post bail. This is assuming you can't afford to hire a private lawyer; the court will determine whether you qualify for a public defender, based on your income. As soon as you are arrested, inform the police that you want a lawyer, and that you need a public defender because you can't afford to hire a private lawyer. You can even contact a public defender office before you are arrested, although they can't represent you until you are actually arrested. Click the related link below to see links to all New York public defender offices. If you are already in custody, have a friend or family member do it for you. After you click the link, you'll see a list of legal aid and lawyer referral resources. Just look for "public defender" links. Use the "New York State Public Defender List" link in the statewide category, or scroll down to your county and look for a link to the local public defender office. Click one of those blue links to go to their website and get their contact info.
Do criminals get law attorneys?
All criminals are allowed a lawyer that is part of the maranda rights. Also they get a public defender if they can not afford a lawyer. Lawyers are not just for the guilty they are for the innocent as well.
Can a client fire their lawyer at any time?
Yes, that is their prerogative - unless - they have a Public Defender appointed to their case, then they will have to request that the court appoint another one.
What is the duration of The Public Defender?
The duration of The Public Defender is 1.15 hours.
Can you fire your public defender?
In some states, you have up to 72 hours after you sign the contract to fire your public adjuster. After that time, the public adjusters contract is considered enforceable. can you fire your public adjuster? Or is that breech of contract?
