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Public defense and court-appointed counsel

Find public defense programmes, provider directories and court instructions for requesting appointed counsel. Appointment, financial eligibility and case-type limits vary.

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A district attorney prosecutes cases; a public defender provides defense services under the applicable appointment process.
Use the official office instructions to confirm eligibility, jurisdiction and the correct service contact.
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1 guide with reviewed service links · San Bernardino

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San Bernardino County Public Defender

Official county public defender office information. Confirm the appropriate contact, jurisdiction and any appointment or representation requirements with the provider.

public defender — official informationOfficial instructions

Read the official public defender office information and contact the appropriate service unit.

Source checked October 26, 2026

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

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ber 5, 2026 C.U.T.E. TRUNK OR TREAT BRINGS HALLOWEEN FUN TO SAN BERNARDINO October 5, 2026 SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER DELIVERS MOBILE DEFENSE SERVICES IN LUCERNE VALLEY April 20, 2026 MOBILE DEFENSE PROGRAM BRINGS FREE LEGAL HELP AND SECOND CHANCES TO LUCERNE VALLEY APRIL 8 Marc

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Arraignment and court appointment — San BernardinoOfficial instructions

Read the actual provider’s instructions. Arraignment and court appointment. Appointment and qualification are determined through the stated court process; the provider’s other services are not inferred from this selection.

Source checked October 26, 2026

San Bernardino County Public Defender · San Bernardino County Public Defender — public defense information (opens in a new tab)

FAQs – Public Defender — Actual public-defense public instructions

If you are financially unable to afford an attorney, at your arraignment the court will appoint a lawyer for you from the San Bernardino County Public Defender.

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