Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Pro Bono

I have spent hours upon hours looking on the internet for attorneys that do criminal cases pro-bono. And I have not been able to come up with one who takes pro-bono cases. How would I find a pro-bono criminal attorney in my area?


Asked on 7/05/09, 1:57 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Pro Bono

You won't. That is what Public Defenders are for. Go apply.

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Answered on 7/06/09, 1:33 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: Pro Bono

The public defender will represent a criminal defendant who can't afford to hire a private attorney. If the PD has a conflict, the court will arrange for another lawyer to represent the defendant at public expense. (Some counties have multiple public defender offices to handle conflict cases.)

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Answered on 7/05/09, 3:31 pm


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