San Francisco County Public Defender
Official county public defender office information. Confirm the appropriate contact, jurisdiction and any appointment or representation requirements with the provider.
Read the official public defender office information and contact the appropriate service unit.
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because we know that hopelessness is the enemy of justice. San Francisco Public Defender Manohar Raju February 20, 2020 Oath of Elected Office We will be compassionate, relentless and courageous in the fight for justice. We will be willing to see all the beauty, power and potential of eac
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Frequently Asked Questions - San Francisco Public Defender — Actual public-defense public instructions
At your first court appearance, there will be a Deputy Public Defender assigned to the courtroom, who will assist you. The judge may ask you questions about whether you are financially able to qualify for Public Defender representation or if you are financially able to hire a private attorney.
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