Office of the Public Defender | New Jersey Courts
25 Market St, 6th Fl, North Wing, Trenton, NJ 08625
Eligibility
Must be charged with a criminal case, and approved by the courts to receive a Public Defender.
Required documents
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Hours
Call for information
609-421-6100
Voice·
Toll-Free
Email[email protected]
Application process
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Fees
Very low cost. While clients are expected to pay for most Public Defender services, clients are fully represented whether or not they can afford to pay.
Service area
NJ
Gives individuals access to apply for a Public Defender, as well as a directory of county Public Defender offices. Public Defenders can offer legal representation for: Criminal cases, Appeals, Parental rights cases (for both minors and parents), Juvenile defense, Drug cases, Sex offenders, Mental Health advocacy.
Providing organization
New Jersey Courts
Provides information regarding courts and judiciary services at all levels of government throughout the state of New Jersey. An independent branch of government constitutionally entrusted with the fair and just resolution of disputes.