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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 Services, 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.

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

01 Nov 2024