June 27, 2024
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
FATHERHOOD AWARENESS MONTH
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SUPERVISING DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER ALBERT HSUEH APPOINTED TO JUDGE
January 31, 2024
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BRINGING HOLIDAY JOY TO INCARCERATED PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN
December 22, 2023
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C.U.T.E. TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT 2023
October 19, 2023
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CLEAN SLATE DAY CHAFFEY COLLEGE
September 18, 2023
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CHILDREN’S NETWORK AWARDS SOCIAL SERVICES PRACTITIONER STACIE BUTOS FOR GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND
June 22, 2023
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UPCOMING RECORD CLEARING EVENT APRIL 27, 2023
April 7, 2023
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JOB OPENING: PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEE – TECHNICAL SUPPORT
March 20, 2023
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