The Palm Beach County Public Defender is the official public defender's office for the 15th Judicial Circuit, providing criminal defense representation to indigent people in Palm Beach County, Florida. The office handles close to 30,000 cases per year with a team of approximately 200 staff members.
Headquartered in downtown West Palm Beach, the office operates four additional branch offices distributed throughout Palm Beach County. It collaborates with mental health experts, forensic specialists, and social service providers to offer holistic client support alongside legal representation.
The office is committed to providing high-quality legal representation, fair treatment, and equal justice through dynamic, client-centered advocacy. It serves the criminal justice and public defense sectors across the county.
