Find a service by task

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.

Before you start

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.
Coroner and medical examiner office information does not include person-level death records or searches.

1 guide with reviewed service links · Santa Cruz

Clear filters

Choose a county on the map

Highlighted counties have a reviewed service guide matching this selection. An agency may serve only a city or part of a county.

California58 counties

County directory Reviewed service guides available

Map for browsing; agency service areas may differ.

Map source

U.S. Census boundaries via U.S. Atlas · 2017 edition, simplified for display.

County government · Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz 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

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

Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.

arings, Meetings, & Events Nov 12 Meet the Public Defender (Santa Cruz) 12:00 PM 420 May Ave, Santa Cruz Meet the Public Defender (Santa Cruz) Nov 12 Clean Slate Project (Santa Cruz) 4:00 PM 420 May Avenue, Santa Cruz Clean Slate Project (Santa Cruz) Nov 26 Meet the Public Defender (Watson

Saved evidence: b74be58aeb33afd6 · Agent source review

Full guide, contact details & sources →