Public Defender | DuPage County Public Defender
503 North County Farm Road, Judicial Office Annex Building, Wheaton, IL 60187
Eligibility
Individuals who are identified as indigent based on their income, assets and liabilities; Public defender services not available to those facing village ordinances or petty traffic offenses that do no warrant incarceration (jailing).
Required documents
Documents supporting your case, such as photos and witness information
Additional documents may be required. Call to confirm.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
630-407-8300
Voice·
Main
Languages
English
Application process
(1) Public Defenders will be provided to eligible individuals by Court Order (2) Representation begins only after: the accused person requests the appointment of counsel by the Court; the individual is proven to be indigent by filing an affidavit of assets and liabilities; Court provides a written order directing the individual to be represented
Fees
No Fees
Service area
Dupage County, IL
Represents indigent individuals charged with a criminal offense in DuPage County. The representation begins only after the accused person requests the appointment of counsel by the Court, is shown to be indigent by filing and affidavit of assets and liabilities, and the Court issues a written order directing that person is to be represented by the Public Defender's Office.
Date of Last Formal Update
09/11/2025
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Providing organization
DuPage County Public Defender
Represents indigent individuals charged with a criminal offense in DuPage County. The representation begins only after the accused person requests the appointment of counsel by the Court, is shown to be indigent by filing and affidavit of assets and liabilities, and the Court issues a written order directing that person is to be represented by the Public Defender's Office.