When the accused is financially unable to retain private counsel, the Office of Public Defender provides legal representation for persons accused of crimes in the unified courts in Contra Costa County. Attorneys and staff in the Department also provide representation in Juvenile Court in delinquency matters.
The Contra Costa County Public Defender's Office staff at every level is dedicated to only one purpose: to provide excellent legal services to our clients. Working together as a team with a positive attorney-client relationship we can assure the most effective representation.