January 6, 2025
Welcome to the
Law Offices of the Public Defender San Bernardino County
To defend the rights and dignity of our clients and to ensure equitable access to justice through holistic representation while reunifying families and communities.
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Learn more about our office’s mission and history.
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Meet our executive team.
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Tell us how we’re doing.
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Find out about employment opportunities.
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How do you get a public defender? What should you do if you’re stopped by law enforcement? How do you post bail? Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about your rights.
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Begin the process toward a clean slate.
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Effective January 1, 2021, California has a new system for PC 290 registration. Learn about the new registration tiers and find out how we can assist you in filing a petition for removal.
Latest Updates
PROVIDING RECORD-CLEARING SERVICES AT THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES’ JOY OF GIVING EVENT
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ANGEL TREE: GIVING BACK FOR THE HOLIDAYS
January 2, 2025
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MOBILE DEFENSE PROGRAM BRINGS HOPE, SERVICES TO BARSTOW RESIDENTS DURING HOLIDAY SEASON
December 19, 2024
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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER’S INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
October 25, 2024
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C.U.T.E. TRUNK OR TREAT AND HALLOWEEN FUN!
October 21, 2024
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MULTIDIMENSIONAL ANTI-RECIDIVISM PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
August 7, 2024
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BACK TO SCHOOL SEASON IS HERE!
August 6, 2024
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FATHERHOOD AWARENESS MONTH
June 27, 2024
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Events Calendar
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Feb
Thu, Feb 20 @ 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Thursday @ 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
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Feb
Thu, Feb 27 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Thursday @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
05
Mar
Wed, Mar 5 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Wednesday @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
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Mar
Thu, Mar 13 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Thursday @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
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Mar
Wed, Mar 19 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Wednesday @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
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May
Sat, May 10 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Saturday @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm