Mendocino County Alternate Defender Office

Comprehensive Criminal Defense Services in Ukiah, CA

The Mendocino County Alternate Defender Office is dedicated to providing high-quality legal representation to individuals who cannot afford private counsel. Established in 1998, our office handles a wide range of cases, from misdemeanors to serious felonies, ensuring that every client receives a robust defense.

Experienced Legal Team

Our team comprises seasoned attorneys with extensive experience in criminal law. We are committed to protecting the constitutional rights of every individual we represent through zealous advocacy and presence at every critical stage of the proceedings in every court and at every calendar. We are here to provide the crucible in determining whether charges brought are true in whole, in part, or at all. We take seriously our office motto: The Noblest Motive is the Public Good.

Our Services

If you have been charged with a crime and cannot afford an attorney, you will be assigned an attorney from the public defender's office. Our office's practice consists predominantly of criminal defense litigation. We defend adults and juveniles charged with crimes ranging from petty-theft to capital murders. The office also defends individuals subject to involuntary psychiatric, civil commitments, and conservatorships. Additionally, our office represents individuals in certain specialty or collaborative courts, such as drug court and mental health court. Most collaborative courts look to alternatives to incarceration in order to provide individuals with the services and treatment that they need.

Contact Information

For more information or to schedule a consultation, please contact us at (707) 234-6990. Our office is located at 776 S. State Street, Suite 101, Ukiah, CA 95482. We are committed to providing exceptional service and quality to our clients in Ukiah and the surrounding areas.