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A district attorney prosecutes cases; a public defender provides defense services under the applicable appointment process.
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Merced County Public Defender

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Merced County public defender · Merced — public defender (opens in a new tab)

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.. Home Services Departments & Services H-Z Public Defender Merced County Public Defender The Public Defender’s Office is now open during regular business hours. Office appointments for misdemeanor cases are currently still being conducted by phone. Please call the office to contact your A

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