Public Defender
The Pima County Public Defender provides legal defense services to people charged with felony and juvenile offenses in Pima County, as well as any adults with a dependency case related to their felony charge.
Legal Defender
The Pima County Legal Defender’s Office represents indigent individuals upon court appointment in all felony cases, direct appeal and Rule 32 post-conviction matters, and extradition hearings.
The Public Fiduciary serves as court-appointed Guardian, Conservator, or Estate Administrator to protect the legal rights and financial interests of vulnerable adults and administer the estates of deceased persons when there is no one else willing or capable of serving. The Public Fiduciary also determines eligibility and provides cremation or burial for indigent persons.
Office of Court Appointed Counsel
The Office of Court Appointed Counsel works with Superior Court, Juvenile Court, Justice Court, and the Court of Appeals to determine financial eligibility and assign indigent defense cases to the appropriate counsel. They also process payments to contract attorneys for their services in appointed cases.
Office of Children's Counsel
The Pima County Office of Children’s Counsel represents the children in dependency proceedings.
Mental Health Defender
The Mental Health Defender's Office provides legal counsel to indigent clients regarding all aspects of Title 36 Court-ordered mental health evaluation and treatment.