About us

Public Defenders are salaried barristers independent of government who appear in serious criminal matters for clients who have been granted legal aid.

The role of The Public Defenders

Once a person has been granted legal aid, a Public Defender may be briefed to advise or appear in a matter through the Legal Aid Commission, the Aboriginal Legal Service, a private solicitor or any community based legal group.

Public Defenders are available to represent clients charged with serious criminal offences anywhere in New South Wales, if they have been granted legal aid.

Public Defenders Act
An Act to provide for the appointment and functions of Public Defenders.
History of Public Defenders
A brief history of The Public Defenders in NSW.
Appointing Public Defenders
Guidelines for appointments.
Current Public Defenders
List of current Public Defenders.
Services
Public Defenders are available to represent clients charged with serious criminal offences in NSW.
Service Level Agreements
Agreements between The Public Defenders, Legal Aid NSW and The Aboriginal Legal Service.
Careers
Working at The Public Defenders.
Contact us
Contact information for our offices in New South Wales.
Last updated:

07 Nov 2024