Persons without the financial ability will be appointed an attorney in all criminal matters (adult and juvenile), dependency matters, conservatorship/guardianship cases, and in psychiatric hospital involuntary commitments.
San Joaquin County Public Defender is dedicated to serving the diverse needs of the community and its justice system by furnishing clients with competent, effective, loyal, zealous and compassionate advocacy in all criminal matters (felony and misdemeanor) both to juveniles and adults.
