How do I get a Public Defender?

Public defenders are appointed by the court. If you are charged with a crime and cannot afford to hire an attorney, ask the judge to appoint a public defender. You may be asked to complete a certificate of assets to determine eligibility.

What if I have a type of case that is not eligible for the public defender?

If you cannot afford to hire an attorney, you may be eligible for help through Legal Aid Online. This site includes an application for a lawyer through Land of Lincoln Legal Aid as well as forms that you can file with the court yourself.

When is my next court date?

You can look up a case on Judici.com and find court dates and other information about the case.

How can I get into Drug Rehab?

A list of rehab facilities in this area can be found here

Where can I find a support group meeting such as Narcotics Anonymous?

For a list of meetings in the area, arranged by the day they meet, click here. Please keep in mind that meeting times and places change so this list may not be up to date.

Can I expunge my case or get it off of my record?

Information and forms for expunging or sealing an old case can be found here

How do I contact the Public Defender?

You can call or text me at (618)943-7318. My email is daniel@shinklelegal.com and my fax is (618)943-8588.