Apply by Smartphone

If your only way to access the internet is through a smartphone, you can still fill out and send the application.

You may need to download a free PDF app, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader Mobile, to fill out and sign the form.

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Note: The application forms are provided by the courts and may not be available in all languages.

 Step 1
Download a PDF app

 Step 2
Download the application

Touch and hold the link below for the application and choose the download option:

 

 Step 3
Fill out and sign the application

Open the Adobe Acrobat Reader Mobile app, navigate to the downloaded application, then fill out and sign the form.

 

 Step 4
Send your application to the correct office

Use the share feature in the app to email the application to the appropriate office.
(Some offices prefer that you come in person to complete the process.)

  • On an iPhone: the share button is a box with an arrow pointing up.
  • On an Android: the share button looks like a “<” symbol with dots at the corners.

Start here: Select the county where your case is filed to find the office to contact.

Find the Public Defender Office for Your County

Select a county to find the public defender office that serves that county.

Not sure what county your case is in? View all public defender offices.