Public Defender

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Mission Statement

The mission of the Department is to provide legal representation for people charged with criminal offenses who cannot afford to hire private counsel.

The Public Defender’s office provides quality legal services in a compassionate and professional manner, providing constitutional balance to the El Dorado County legal system.

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