The San Francisco Public Defender’s Office is statutorily mandated to defend individuals who are not financially able to employ counsel, and who are charged with the commission of any contempt or offense, triable in the superior courts.
The Public Defender’s Office also has Juvenile, Immigration, and Mental Health Units. These units have teams of attorneys, social workers, investigators, and advocates who represent San Francisco’s diverse community and are dedicated to both the legal and collateral needs of our clients.
