General Info

The Public Defender, Law Office of Cook County provides legal representation in the areas of criminal, misdemeanor, juvenile justice, child protection, paternity, appeals, post-conviction and traffic cases. The defender s office operates through several divisions, including capital cases, civil court, felony trials, forensic science, homicides, investigations, juvenile justice, legal resources, multiple defendants and professional development. The Public Defender, Law Office of Cook County is divided into more than five municipal districts, which serve the communities of Cook County in Illinois.