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Tulare County Public Defender

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Source checked October 26, 2026[1]
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public defender — official information (opens in a new tab)[1]Official instructions

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Ask the judge at arraignment — Tulare (opens in a new tab)[2]Official instructions

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Eligibility & access · Ask the judge at arraignment; exact provider-specific appointment instructions
If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, ask the judge at your arraignment (first court date) to appoint an attorney and the public defender will be appointed. [3]

Fees

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Sources & last checked3 source pages · 7 citations

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  1. [1] Tulare — public defender (opens in a new tab)

    Tulare County public defender · Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    to search the site. Press Enter or click Search to submit. Tulare County Public Defender Advocacy. Integrity. Equity. We provide dedicated legal representation to indigent clients, ensuring their rights are protected and their voices heard at every stage of the criminal justice process. b
  2. [2] Tulare County Public Defender — public defense information (opens in a new tab)

    Tulare County Public Defender · FAQs | Public Defender — Actual public-defense public instructions
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, ask the judge at your arraignment (first court date) to appoint an attorney and the public defender will be appointed.
  3. [3] Tulare County Public Defender — public defense information (opens in a new tab)

    Tulare County Public Defender · FAQs | Public Defender — Ask the judge at arraignment; exact provider-specific appointment instructions
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, ask the judge at your arraignment (first court date) to appoint an attorney and the public defender will be appointed.
  4. [4] Tulare County Public Defender — public defense information (opens in a new tab)

    Tulare County Public Defender · Office Locations | Public Defender — Tulare Public Defender — Porterville office
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    Porterville Office 20 N. Main St, 2nd Floor Porterville, CA 93257 Phone: (559) 782-6960
  5. [5] Tulare County Public Defender — public defense information (opens in a new tab)

    Tulare County Public Defender · Office Locations | Public Defender — Tulare Public Defender — Porterville office
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    Porterville Office 20 N. Main St, 2nd Floor Porterville, CA 93257
  6. [6] Tulare County Public Defender — public defense information (opens in a new tab)

    Tulare County Public Defender · Office Locations | Public Defender — Tulare Public Defender — Juvenile office
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    Juvenile Office 11200 Avenue 368, RM 103 Visalia, CA 93291 Phone: (559) 735-1435
  7. [7] Tulare County Public Defender — public defense information (opens in a new tab)

    Tulare County Public Defender · Office Locations | Public Defender — Tulare Public Defender — Juvenile office
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    Juvenile Office 11200 Avenue 368, RM 103 Visalia, CA 93291
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