Cook County Public Defender

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The Cook County Public Defender provides legal representation in the areas of criminal, misdemeanor, juvenile justice, child protection, paternity, appeals, post-conviction and traffic cases throughout the Cook County in Illinois. Currently, the head of the Cook County Public Defender is Edwin Burnette. It is the largest Public Defender System in the United States.

[edit] Divisions

Capital Case Coordinator
Civil
Child Protection
Paternity
Mental Health
Felony Trial
Forensic Science
Homicide Task Force
Investigations
Juvenile Justice
Legal Resources (formerly Appeals and Post Conviction)
Multiple Defendant Division
Professional Development